VfB Stuttgart - | The team of the final quarter of an hour - | what is VfB's secret to success?

A really strong opponent. They are very solid at the back and hardly concede goals, they press aggressively and as a unit. Absolutely tough to play against. And that's already remarkable, because last season was one of the worst in the club's history.

— Fernando Meira, in an interview ahead of the Europa League first leg against Porto

I would definitely take him along.

— Lothar Matthäus, Germany's record national player, speaking on the Sky90 football talk

When you are constantly in this football business, it helps us all put things back into perspective and become more humble.

— Sebastian Hoeneß, VfB Stuttgart coach, speaking at the Vesperkirche charity event about the humility and perspective gained from the day.

I actually have eleven defensive midfielders on my list. They are all world-class footballers, but all share a similar basic profile.

— Julian Nagelsmann, Germany's head coach, on the squad selection (comments related to central midfielders)

I have to say that I felt out of shape. It was harder for me. Some actions didn't go as easily as before.

— Atakan Karazor reflects on his period of poor form and the challenges he faced during that time.