VfB Stuttgart host Atletico de Madrid in the third matchday of the Champions League league phase on Tuesday, 20 October 2026, with kick-off at 19:00 GMT.

Stuttgart are expected to use a 3-4-3 formation, with three central defenders tasked with containing Atletico’s attack and attacking wing-backs providing width and extra numbers in the final third.

Stuttgart’s probable XI

Goalkeeper: Bredlow

Defenders: Vagnoman, Chabot, Jeltsch

Midfielders: Hendriks, Promel, Stiller, Fuhrich

Forwards: Undav, Demirovic, El Khannouss

Atletico Madrid are expected to remain with the disciplined 4-4-2 system associated with Simeone. Their approach is likely to feature a compact defensive block, two well-organised lines of four and a front two ready to take advantage of any openings.

Atletico Madrid’s probable XI

Goalkeeper: Oblak

Defenders: Llorente, Romero, Hancko, Grimaldo

Midfielders: Simeone, Barrios, Cardoso, Baena

Forwards: Lee Kang-in, Alvarez

The match forms part of the third round of fixtures in the Champions League league phase, with Stuttgart meeting Atletico Madrid in what is expected to be a closely contested encounter.

According to the betting prices given ahead of the game, 1xbet lists Stuttgart as favourites at 1.42. A draw is priced at 4.50, while an Atletico Madrid victory is rated at 5.50.