Khennous Doubles Down: Stuttgart Slams Celtic in Glasgow to Dominate Europa League opening leg
19 February 2026
Match Overview
Bilal Khennous stole the show at Celtic Park, guiding VfB Stuttgart to a commanding 4-1 win over Celtic in the Europa League knockout playoff first leg.
The Moroccan international opened the scoring in the 15th minute and added a second with a precise header in the 28th, lifting Stuttgart into a strong early lead.
Key Moments and Significance
The two goals in quick succession gave Stuttgart control and a healthy away goal advantage heading into the return leg at home next Thursday.
With this victory, Stuttgart moved a big step closer to the last-16, while Celtic faces a challenging comeback in the rematch in Germany.
What It Means Ahead
Fans will watch nervously as the second leg approaches, hoping for a repeat of Stuttgart's early decisive form — or a Celtic comeback that would rewrite the script in Stuttgart.
Punchline: If football were a calendar, Khennous just booked two goals in the first half and sent Celtic a reminder that time zones are real.
Punchline: Celtic might need a weather forecast for Stuttgart—they brought the sunshine and the goals tonight.
