Stuttgart 3-1 Viking: Demirovic hat-trick seals historic Champions League win (full highlights)

VfB Stuttgart marked their return to the Champions League with a convincing 3-1 victory over Norwegian champions Viking Stavanger at the MHP-Arena, as Ermedin Demirovic scored a stunning first-half hat-trick to secure a historic win on the club's 133rd anniversary. The Bosnian striker opened the scoring on 20 minutes, converting from close range after Angelo Stiller's cut-back from the byline. However, Viking responded almost immediately, with captain Zlatko Tripic equalising just two minutes later after a swift counter-attack, beating Finn Jeltsch before slotting past Fabian Bredlow. Demirovic restored Stuttgart's lead on 26 minutes, finishing from Deniz Undav's pinpoint pass, and completed his hat-trick six minutes later, chesting down another Undav through-ball before volleying home. With this treble, Demirovic became the first Stuttgart player ever to score three goals in a single Champions League or European Cup match. Viking pushed forward in the second half and created several chances through Tripic and Kristoffer Askildsen, but Stuttgart's defence, marshalled by Jeff Chabot, held firm. The statistics reflect Stuttgart's dominance: 58% possession and 16 shots (7 on target), compared to Viking's 11 attempts. Ermedin Demirovic was named man of the match for his clinical performance. With three points, Stuttgart top the group stage table, while Viking remain in 33rd place. Can Sebastian Hoeneß's men maintain this momentum against Slovan Bratislava next week?