Stuttgart were minutes away from holding reigning champions Real Madrid to a draw in their first Champions League tie since 2010. Two late goals meant Sebastian Hoeneß's team left the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu empty-handed, but last season's Bundesliga runners-up are unbeaten in 16 home matches across all competitions and will fancy their chances of getting off the mark against Sparta.

"We contributed to making it an unforgettable night," Hoeneß said of his players' display in the Spanish capital. "We've acquired great experience here and we'll use all of that in the coming matches."

Did you know?

Stuttgart have scored at least three times in each of their last six home Bundesliga games – a new club record.

possible line-ups

Stuttgart: Nübel; Stenzel, Rouault, Chabot, Mittelstädt; Millot, Karazor, Stiller, Leweling; Undav, Demirović

Out: Vagnoman (knock), Zagadou (knee)

Doubtful: Stergiou (back)

Misses next match if booked: none

Sparta Praha: Vindahl; Vitík, Panák, Zelený; Preciado, Kairinen, Laçi, Ryneš; Birmančević, Olatunji, Haraslín

Out: Imanol (knee), Cobbaut (match fitness)

Doubtful: Ross (concussion)

Misses next match if booked: none