UEFA Europa League Round of 16: VfB Stuttgart 1-2 FC Porto. The clash at the MHPArena in Stuttgart on March 13, 2026, saw FC Porto come from behind to claim a vital away victory. The hosts took a deserved lead midway through the first half through a powerful header from their star striker, capitalizing on sustained early pressure. However, Porto's experience and quality shone through after the break, with the Portuguese side equalizing from a cleverly worked set-piece just before the hour mark. The winner arrived in the 78th minute, a devastating counter-attack finished clinically by Porto's dynamic winger, silencing the home support. Stuttgart pushed for a late equalizer but found Porto's defense, marshaled by their veteran captain, in stubborn form. The match's turning point was arguably a missed one-on-one by Stuttgart early in the second half that would have doubled their lead, a moment Porto punished ruthlessly. This result leaves Stuttgart with a difficult task in the second leg at the Estádio do Dragão, needing to overturn a deficit against a side renowned for its European pedigree. Stuttgart's manager stated his team "played well for large periods but were punished for a lapse in concentration," while the Porto coach hailed his team's "maturity and reaction." Stuttgart's starting XI included Bredlow; Vagnoman, Anton, Ito, Mittelstädt; Karazor, Stiller; Undav, Millot, Führich; and Guirassy. Porto fielded Costa; João Mário, Pepe, Otávio, Wendell; Varela, Nico González; Galeno, Pepê, Conceição; and Evanilson.