# VfB Stuttgart defeats Viking FK 3-1 in Champions League > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/viking-fk-champions-league-qualification > Updated: 2026-09-08T17:17:22.000Z. Sources: 101. Developments: 3. Viking FK’s historic Champions League debut ended in a 3-1 defeat against VfB Stuttgart at the MHP Arena on September 9, 2026. Despite the loss, the Norwegian champions managed a brief moment of parity when Zlatko Tripic scored an equalizer in the 22nd minute following a goal by Henrik Bjørdal. However, the match was dominated by Stuttgart’s Ermedin Demirović, who recorded the first Champions League hat-trick by a Stuttgart player, scoring in the 20th, 26th, and 32nd minutes. Demirović’s performance marked the first hat-trick of the Champions League season, supported by Deniz Undav. His opening goal in the 20th minute followed an assist from Angelo Stiller. Demirović’s scoring feat, achieved within a 12-minute span, is noted as the fifth fastest hat-trick in the history of the Champions League. Before kickoff, Viking FK observed its planned tributes, wearing black mourning bands and holding a minute of silence to honor the late King Harald of Norway, while also memorializing victims of the floods in Nepal. The match follows the club’s qualification after defeating Dinamo Zagreb in the playoffs. Viking continues to be led by its unique co-coaching structure of Bjarte Lunde Aarsheim and Morten Jensen, who have managed the team since 2021. ## Claims - Arber Hoxha scored for Dinamo in the 10th minute. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Viking captain Zlatko Tripić scored a penalty in the 18th minute. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Edvin Austbø scored for Viking in the 48th minute. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Tobias Moi scored for Viking to make the score 3-1. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Luka Stojković has returned to training following injury concerns and may be available for selection. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Dinamo will compete in the Europa League this season. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Dinamo coach Mario Kovačević expressed having many selection options for the upcoming match. (single source) - Viking defeated Dinamo 3-1 (1-1) in the second leg of the Champions League play-off. (single source) - The aggregate score across both matches was 5-3 for Viking. (single source) - Dinamo's squad value was approximately 72.36 million euros compared to Viking's 45.45 million euros. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-08: Ermedin Demirović scores hat-trick in Stuttgart's Champions League win Ermedin Demirović scored a 12-minute hat-trick to lead VfB Stuttgart to a 3-1 Champions League opening victory against Viking FK. 46 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/viking-fk-prepares-for-champions-league-debut-against-stuttgart ### 2026-08-26: Champions League play-offs: Viking FK and Fenerbahçe secure spots Viking FK and Bodø/Glimt secure Champions League spots, while Fenerbahçe and AEK Athens also qualify after decisive play-off victories. 31 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/viking-fk-eliminates-dinamo-zagreb-from-champions-league ### 2026-08-24: Viking FK advances to Champions League after defeating Dinamo Zagreb Viking FK advanced to the Champions League after defeating Dinamo Zagreb 3-1 in the playoff second leg, winning 5-3 on aggregate. Dinamo Zagreb will now compete in the Europa League. 42 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rakw-coach-discusses-strategy-ahead-of-hajduk-play-off --- Cite as: VfB Stuttgart defeats Viking FK 3-1 in Champions League. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/viking-fk-champions-league-qualification