Stuttgart Overturns Deficit to Beat Bayer Leverkusen 3-1

VfB Stuttgart overcame an early deficit to defeat Bayer 04 Leverkusen 3-1 ^[1] during a Bundesliga match on Jan. 10, 2026 ^[2].

The victory highlights Stuttgart's resilience in a high-stakes away environment, disrupting the momentum of a formidable Leverkusen side in front of a home crowd.

The match began with an immediate strike from Bayer Leverkusen, as Garcia scored in the first minute ^[1]. However, Stuttgart responded quickly when Demirovic found the net in the fifth minute ^[1]. The contest remained tense as both sides battled for control throughout the first half.

Stuttgart shifted the momentum just before the break. Mittelstädt converted a penalty in the 45+7 minute ^[1] to give his team the lead heading into the locker room. This sequence of goals erased Leverkusen's early advantage and put Stuttgart in a position of strength, a lead they would not relinquish.

In the second half, Stuttgart continued to press their advantage. Undav scored in the 58th minute ^[1] to extend the lead to 3-1, effectively sealing the result. The match took place at the BayArena in Leverkusen, Germany, with an attendance of 30,210 spectators ^[2].

There are conflicting reports regarding the specific timing of the match within the season schedule. One source identifies the game as Matchday 33 of the 2025/26 season ^[1], while another lists it as the 16th Spieltag ^[2]. Despite these discrepancies, the final result remained a decisive victory for the visiting side.

Stuttgart's ability to score three unanswered goals after conceding early allowed them to secure all three points in a match that began with a deficit ^[1].