Atlético Madrid visit Stuttgart in the third round of the Champions League, with the German side looking to bounce back from their recent league defeat, while the Spanish team aim to continue their winning run. Stuttgart sit fourth with 6 points from two matches (6 scored, 1 conceded), while Atlético are fifteenth with 3 points (3 scored, 2 conceded).
When is Stuttgart vs Atlético Madrid?
The match takes place on Tuesday 20 October 2026 at the Stuttgart stadium. Kick-off: 20:00 Morocco and Algeria time, 22:00 Saudi Arabia and Egypt time.
What channels are showing Stuttgart vs Atlético Madrid?
The match is broadcast in the Middle East and North Africa (Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Egypt, the Gulf) on beIN SPORTS 5. In Germany and Croatia, it is shown on Arena Sport 5. Please note that the channel may vary depending on your package and country, so it is advisable to check your local broadcast schedule.
Team line-ups
Stuttgart expected line-up
The expected line-up is based on the last official starting XI the team played against Hamburg on 17 October 2026, and may change according to the coach’s selections.
- Formation: 4-2-3-1
- Goalkeeper: D. Seimen
- Defence: Josha Vagnoman, Finn Jeltsch, J. Chabot, R. Hendriks
- Midfield: A. Karazor, A. Stiller, J. Leweling, D. Undav (captain), Bilal El Khannouss
- Attack: Ermedin Demirović
Atlético Madrid expected line-up
The expected line-up is based on the last official starting XI the team played against Espanyol on 17 October 2026, and may change according to the coach’s selections.
- Formation: 4-4-2
- Goalkeeper: J. Oblak (captain)
- Defence: Marc Pubill, C. Romero, D. Hancko, D. Martínez
- Midfield: Giuliano Simeone, Pablo Barrios, Morten Hjulmand, A. Lookman
- Attack: K. Lee, Jonathan David