Stuttgart conceded a 1-1 draw against Cologne on Saturday afternoon on their lawn, and missed a great opportunity to distance themselves in the fight for qualification for the next Champions League.

After leading 1-0 with a goal from Frenchman Enzo Millot in the 53rd minute, Sebastian Hoeness’ men conceded their second draw of the season with a goal from Eric Martel around ten minutes later.

Eleven days from the end of the championship, they have 47 points, seven more than RB Leipzig (40 pts), which occupies fifth place, the first non-qualifying for the next Champions League.

Leipzig travels to the pitch of Bayern Munich, second with 50 points and in the midst of a crisis, early Saturday evening (6:30 p.m.), for the shock of the 23rd day.

Scorer, Enzo Millot missed a golden opportunity to restore the advantage to his team in the 68th minute. Ideally served by Serhou Guirassy, ​​Millot found himself alone at the penalty spot but missed his duel with Cologne goalkeeper Marvin Schwäbe, who repelled the attempt with a right hand cuff.

Sunday, Borussia Dortmund, fourth with 41 points, has the opportunity to come back to three points behind Stuttgart, in the event of success at home against Hoffenheim.