Jamie Leweling found the net early, but VfB Stuttgart had to settle for a 2-2 draw against Holstein Kiel in an intense Bundesliga encounter at the Holstein-Stadion.

Leweling opened the scoring in the 15th minute, finishing clinically into the bottom left corner after a well-timed pass from Enzo Millot. However, Stuttgart's lead lasted just 15 minutes, as Steven Skrzybski equalized with a precise finish from the center of the box.

Skrzybski struck again seconds into the second half with a stunning long-range effort, putting Kiel ahead for the first time. The visitors' problems worsened when Leonidas Stergiou received a red card in the 52nd minute, leaving Stuttgart with ten men.

Despite the numerical disadvantage, Stuttgart showed resilience, and Serhou Guirassy leveled the game in the 55th minute with a composed finish inside the box, assisted by Nick Woltemade.

Leweling, who lasted the full 90 minutes, was a constant threat, but neither side could find a winner. Stuttgart will now shift focus to their upcoming clash against Bayer Leverkusen on March 16.