1. FC Köln suffered a heartbreaking defeat as VfB Stuttgart secured a 2-1 victory in a thrilling Bundesliga match. Timo Werner's 20th minute strike broke the deadlock, followed by Silas Katompa Muyaya's second-half goal that proved the winner. Köln's late penalty attempt was denied as Stuttgart claimed crucial three points in the relegation dogfight, leaving the home side with a mountain to climb.