VfB Stuttgart coach Sebastian Hoeness has expressed huge respect for Wednesday’s Champions League opponents Atalanta but still hopes to get a result. Atalanta won the last Europa League 3-0 against Bayer Leverkusen, which marked the only season defeat for the Bundesliga and German Cup champions. The Bergamo club coached by Gian Piero Gasperini is yet to concede a goal after three Champions League matches – having garnered five points, one more than Stuttgart – and are coming off an impressive 3-0 Seria A triumph at leaders Napoli. “I want to express the utmost respect and praise for my opposit…