Leipzig before the end: Stuttgart celebrates in the DFB Cup semi-finals!

Leipzig before the end: Stuttgart celebrates in the DFB Cup semi-finals!

In the DFB Cup semi-final, RB Leipzig had an only moderately successful game against VfB Stuttgart. The game took place in the Mercedes-Benz Arena in Stuttgart and ended in a 3-1 defeat for the team from Leipzig. Stuttgart made much better use of their chances and secured their place in the cup final.

Stuttgart's Angelo Stiller gave his team the lead in the 5th minute with a spectacular volley goal from a briefly cleared corner. Despite having more possession, Leipzig was unable to take advantage of the many opportunities to equalize in the first half. In the second half, Stuttgart increased their lead to 2-0 through Nick Woltemade (57th minute). He benefited from a precise pass from striker Ermedin Demirovic.

Leipzig reacts, but cannot score

RB Leipzig tried to fight their way back into the game and reduced the score to 2-1 through Benjamin Sesko in the 62nd minute. Sesko used a high pass from Willi Orban. But the joy only lasted for a short time: Jamie Leweling restored the old gap in the 73rd minute. He scored from close range after a corner, while Christoph Baumgartner, who came on as a substitute in the 70th minute, was only able to clear the ball just behind the line.

In the finish, Leipzig had the chance to counteract its losing streak, but Sesko only hit the woodwork in the 89th minute. This defeat was Leipzig's third in its last five competitive games and currently leaves the team in sixth place in the Bundesliga.

Stuttgart is aiming for the title

This victory was an important step for VfB Stuttgart, who are currently only eleventh in the Bundesliga. The club's goal is to win the DFB Cup again, which it won in 1954, 1958 and 1997, and thus win its fourth title.

The DFB Cup, the German football cup competition, has been held since 1935 and is considered the second most important title in German club football, right after the championship. The competition is organized by the German Football Association (DFB) and is very popular due to its knockout system. A total of 64 teams are taking part, including Bundesliga teams, second division teams and amateur clubs. The cup winner also qualifies for the UEFA Europa League, which represents an additional financial incentive for the participating amateur clubs, who can benefit from the income from TV broadcasts and ticket sales.

The current title holder is Bayer 04 Leverkusen, who won the cup last season. The DFB Cup is very attractive because lower-class teams also have the opportunity to defeat higher-class opponents. Stuttgart is currently waiting to win the cup again and thus secure a place in the history of the competition.

For more information on the history and statistics of the DFB Cup, see Wikipedia.

Leipzig's disappointing performance gives many fans hope that the team will soon find its way back to its old form. The next games in the league will be crucial to relieve further pressure and look upwards again. For Stuttgart, on the other hand, there is reason to hope for a possible title win in the DFB Cup.

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