Porto secured its place in the Europa League quarter‑finals by out‑scoring VfB Stuttgart 2‑0 in the return leg, after the Portuguese sides had already set the tone in the first match with a 2‑1 victory for Porto.
In the second leg, the win came early. William Gomes put the home side ahead in the 21st minute, capitalising on an unfortunate rebound in the box and firing the ball home from close range. Stuttgart showed fighting spirit and created numerous chances, yet the Portuguese defence – led by the outstanding keeper Diogo Costa – held firm. The Swabians were unable to convert any of their opportunities.
The second goal arrived in the 72nd minute when Victor Froholdt fired a beautiful long‑range shot that left the Stuttgart net empty, sealing the 2‑0 result for Porto. Stuttgart tried to mount a comeback, but the hosts’ back line remained solid. A 77th‑minute yellow card for Nikolas Nartey further hampered Stuttgart’s attempt to catch up.
With the win, Stuttgart must now turn its focus to the Bundesliga and the DFB‑Pokal. For Porto, the triumph under coach Francesco Farioli underscores their dominance at the Estádio do Dragão, where they have remained virtually unbeaten this season. The team now enters the next round of the Europa League with confidence and the ambition of chasing an international trophy.