Match result and key events
VfB Stuttgart secured a 3-1 victory over Norwegian side Viking in their opening League Phase match. The result came from a hat-trick by forward Demirovic completed inside 12 minutes.
Player performance
Demirovic was the decisive figure. [TO VERIFY: exact goal times and Viking goal scorer unavailable in source material.] No other goal scorers or detailed statistics were provided.
Competition context
The match marked Stuttgart’s first game in the new Champions League format. Viking competed in the same group stage.
Next steps
Both teams continue their European campaigns in the coming weeks. Full line-ups, attendance figures and post-match quotes are not included in the current source.
