Europa League: Controversial Penalty Decision costs Stuttgart in Loss to fenerbahçe
ISTANBUL – A late penalty decision,ultimately overturned by VAR,proved decisive as VfB Stuttgart fell to a 3-2 defeat against Fenerbahçe in a Europa League Group E match on October 24th,2025. The contentious call sparked immediate debate adn left Stuttgart manager questioning the fairness of the outcome.
The result marks a setback for Stuttgart’s Europa League campaign, placing them in a challenging position within a competitive group. A win would have substantially bolstered their chances of progressing to the knockout stages; the loss now necessitates positive results in upcoming fixtures. Fenerbahçe’s victory strengthens their position at the top of Group E.
Stuttgart took the lead twice in the match, first through a goal in the 34th minute and again in the 68th minute. However, Fenerbahçe responded each time, leveling the score before a late surge and the disputed penalty.The pivotal moment arrived in the 89th minute when Fenerbahçe where awarded a penalty for a perceived foul.after review by the Video Assistant Referee (VAR), the on-field decision was overturned, much to the frustration of the home side and their supporters.Shortly after, Fenerbahçe scored to secure the win.
Broadcast on Friday, October 24th, 2025 at 6:00 a.m., *SWR Aktuell in the morning, SWR aktuell* reported on the match and the ensuing controversy.
