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VfB Stuttgart v Viking FK - UEFA Champions League 2026/27 League Phase MD1

Demirovic in a goal rush: VfB striker creates a first in the Champions League

The Bosnian gets the nod ahead of new signing Dzenan Pejcinovic for the opening game in the Champions League and fires his way into the VfB history books.

Zlatko Tripic suffers flight allergy ordeal before Stuttgart clash

Viking FK captain Zlatko Tripic suffered a flight ordeal ahead of their Champions League debut against VfB Stuttgart after an overload of perfume triggered an allergic reaction. Despite the distraction, manager Morten Jensen and Tripic insist the Norwegian champions remain relaxed and ready for their historic European test.

Sebastian Hoeness vehemently defends captain Deniz Undav before Champions League fixture

VfB Stuttgart head coach Sebastian Hoeness has fiercely defended captain Deniz Undav following recent media criticism over his mixed form. Hoeness insisted Undav remains central to Stuttgart's Champions League return as they host Viking Stavanger.

Viking FK's unique two-head-coach model targets Champions League glory

Norwegian side Viking FK are taking the Champions League by storm using an unusual managerial structure featuring two head coaches. Morten Jensen and Bjarte Lunde Aarsheim share equal power and responsibilities, proving that having two bosses can deliver elite European success.

UCL Power Rankings: Can anyone prevent a PSG three-peat?

The road to Madrid begins this week as the league phase gets under way - but which teams are currently looking in the best shape to go on and lift the European Cup?