VfB Stuttgart draw with Atlético de Madrid as Álvarez equalizes before M Hjulmand's dismissal

Oblak saves early, Leweling breaks through

Stuttgart threatened twice in the opening minute, with Oblak saving both attempts. Stiller subsequently tested the Atlético goalkeeper with a volley that required another stop, adding to the visitors' early work in goal.

Atlético's first attempt arrived in the 28th minute, when Pubill headed over from their first corner.

Leweling opened the scoring in the 36th minute, giving Stuttgart the lead in a first half that ended with the home side still ahead.

The goal followed Pubill losing possession near his area. Leweling cut inside and struck left-footed, with the ball taking a deflection off Hjulmand.

Lookman helps create the equalizer

Hancko headed a corner on target in the 42nd minute, but Seimen held it. Atlético remained behind at the break.

Lookman replaced Jonathan David before play resumed.

Álvarez equalized in the 47th minute. His goal brought Atlético level shortly after the restart and proved to be the final goal of the match.

Lookman supplied a low pass from the left side of the area, and Julián finished first-time with his left foot.

Seimen denies Barrios before the dismissal

Seimen stopped Barrios with his foot in the 61st minute; Lookman and Grimaldo could not convert the rebound.

M Hjulmand was sent off in the 64th minute, leaving Atlético with ten players.

The dismissal followed a hard challenge on Stiller. Atlético subsequently introduced Johnny Cardoso for Álex Baena.

Stuttgart's late chances go unconverted

Chabot headed narrowly wide from a corner in the 81st minute, with Oblak unable to move.

Oblak held Prömel's late left-footed effort before substitute Pejcinovic headed the final opportunity wide, leaving the match tied.