Red Star Belgrade and Sturm Graz broke their streaks of four consecutive losses in the Champions League on Wednesday, achieving their first victories and points in the tournament.
Red Star, a team with a storied history, having won the European Cup in 1991, overcame an early deficit to triumph over Stuttgart with a decisive 5-1 scoreline, despite the German side scoring first in the fifth minute.
Meanwhile, Sturm Graz managed to secure a narrow victory of 1-0 against Girona, a Spanish team making its debut in European competitions this season.

Among the later matches played, Liverpool aimed to maintain their flawless record as they faced Real Madrid, while Aston Villa hosted Juventus at their home ground.
Red Star’s equalizer came in the 12th minute from forward Silas, who is currently on loan from Stuttgart and faced his parent club.
Beginning his sixth season with Stuttgart, the Congo international celebrated his goal with a modest gesture of apology, acknowledging his former team.

For Sturm Graz, the winning goal was scored by Danish forward Mika Biereth in the 59th minute, marking only the second goal for the Austrian side in the current competition after five matches.
All four teams that played earlier in the day found themselves outside the qualifying spots necessary to progress to the knockout rounds, with Stuttgart positioned the highest at 27th in the new standings system comprising 36 teams.

As January approaches, the top eight teams will directly qualify for the round of 16 set for March, while those ranked from ninth to 24th will compete in playoffs during February.
These two-legged playoffs will ultimately determine the remaining eight teams to advance to the round of 16.