Leipzig before the end: Stuttgart cheers in the DFB Cup semi-final!

Leipzig before the end: Stuttgart cheers in the DFB Cup semi-final!

Stuttgart, Deutschland - In the DFB Cup semi-final, RB Leipzig experienced a moderately successful game against VfB Stuttgart. The game took place in the Mercedes-Benz Arena in Stuttgart and ended with a 3-1 defeat for the team from Leipzig. Stuttgart used his chances much better and thus secured the move into the cup final.

The Stuttgart Angelo Stiller brought his team in the lead in the 5th minute with a spectacular volley goal after a short-clarified corner. Despite more possession of the ball, Leipzig was unable to use any of the many occasions in the first half to achieve the balance. In the second round, Stuttgart increased by Nick Woltemade (57th minute) to 2: 0. He benefited from a precise pass from striker Ermedin Demirovic.

Leipzig shows reaction, but cannot score

rb Leipzig tried to fight back into the game and reduced it to 2-1 by Benjamin Sesko in the 62nd minute. Sesko used a high pass by Willi Orban. But the joy continued briefly: Jamie Leweling restored the old gap in the 73rd minute. After a corner kick, he met from a short distance, while Christoph Baumgartner, who was substituted in the 70th minute, was only able to clarify the ball just behind the line.

in the finish, Leipzig had the chance to counteract his series of defeats, but Sesko only hit the aluminum in the 89th minute. This defeat was the third for Leipzig in the last five competitive games and is currently leaving the team in sixth place in the Bundesliga.

Stuttgart strives for the title

for VfB Stuttgart, which is currently only eleventh in the Bundesliga, this victory was an important step. The association pursues the goal of winning the DFB Cup, which he won again in 1954, 1958 and 1997

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 take part, including Bundesliga clubs, second division clubs and amateur associations. The cup winner also qualifies for the UEFA Europa League, which also represents a financial incentive for the participating amateur associations that can benefit from the income through TV broadcasts and ticket sales.

The current title holder is Bayer 04 Leverkusen, who won the trophy last season. The DFB Cup has a high attractiveness, since undermined teams also have the opportunity to defeat higher-class opponents. Stuttgart is currently waiting to win the trophy again and thus secure a place in the history of the competition.

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

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

For more details on the semi-final encounter between Stuttgart and Leipzig and the course of the game, the information from available.