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VfB recalls 4-1 win before Leverkusen matchThe next match in Leverkusen is scheduled for Saturday, 31 October 2026, at 15:30; Bayer Leverkusen sits fourth.
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- In January 2026, Stuttgart led 4-0 at halftime before completing a 4-1 away win in Leverkusen.
- Jamie Leweling scored twice, Maximilian Mittelstädt converted a penalty and Deniz Undav scored the fourth goal.
- Sebastian Hoeneß praised the team’s courage and early pressing, calling its opening half-hour nearly perfect.
- Apart from goalkeeper Alexander Nübel, every player from that Stuttgart starting eleven remains in the VfB squad.
Our performance in the first half-hour was nearly perfect. We were brave and pressed very high up the pitch. That enabled us to create a lot of danger. I am very proud of my team.— VfB Stuttgart coach Sebastian Hoeneß, reflecting on his team’s strong first half in the 4–1 away win at Leverkusen in January 2026.
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