"Luke McCowan struck after just 28 seconds to give a much-changed Celtic side hope, but last week's 4-1 home loss left them with too much to do. The travelling supporters were certainly given hope when Junior Adamu played through McCowan to coolly side-foot past Alexander Nubel early on."
"Stuttgart ultimately could not make their pressure tell, but Celtic's lack of threat ensured it was plain sailing for the German side over the two legs as they set up a showdown with either Porto or Braga."
"Stuttgart registered 1.86 expected goals (xG) to their opponents' 0.3, but a failure to score from 23 attempts - eight of those on target - will concern Hoeness. They are now winless in eight European matches on home soil, meanwhile, and will know more will be required in the next round."
Stuttgart progressed to the Europa League last 16 after defeating Celtic 1-0 in the second leg, securing a 4-2 aggregate win. Luke McCowan scored for Celtic after just 28 seconds, the earliest goal in their European competition since 2017, but the visitors managed minimal attacking threat throughout the match. Celtic made eight changes to their lineup with priority given to an upcoming Old Firm clash against Rangers. Stuttgart dominated possession and created numerous chances, registering 1.86 expected goals compared to Celtic's 0.3, but failed to convert from 23 attempts. Despite the pressure, Stuttgart's defensive solidity ensured comfortable progression to face either Porto or Braga in the next round.
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