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VfB Stuttgart with a strong 3-1 win in the DFB Cup semi-final against Leipzig!
VfB Stuttgart moves into the DFB Cup final with a 3-1 win against Leipzig, where Bielefeld awaits. Final on May 24th in Berlin.
VfB Stuttgart with a strong 3-1 win in the DFB Cup semi-final against Leipzig!
On April 2, 2025, VfB Stuttgart won the semi-finals of the DFB Cup against RB Leipzig 3-1 and thus qualified for the final. Stuttgart, who played in front of 60,000 enthusiastic fans in the MHPArena, took the lead in the 5th minute with a goal from Angelo Stiller. The goal came after a corner, where Stiller volleyed the ball into the net. This early lead gave Stuttgart the confidence they needed, while Leipzig struggled to find their way into the game.
As the game progressed, Leipzig was the better team, but Stuttgart goalkeeper Alexander Nübel made impressive saves and prevented several possible equalizers. In the second half, Nick Woltemade increased the score to 2-0 for the hosts in the 57th minute. Leipzig was able to reduce the score to 2-1 in the 62nd minute through Benjamin Sesko, but hope didn't last long. Jamie Leweling made the final score 3-1 in the 73rd minute. Leipzig had the chance to get close again in the final minutes when Sesko hit the crossbar, but they were denied an equalizer.
Final against Arminia Bielefeld
With this victory, VfB Stuttgart moves into the DFB Cup final for the seventh time. There they face Arminia Bielefeld, who beat Bayer Leverkusen 2-1 in the other semi-final. The final will take place on May 24, 2025 in the Berlin Olympic Stadium.
VfB Stuttgart is now dreaming of its fourth cup victory, having celebrated previous successes in 1954, 1958 and 1997. The last time Stuttgart reached the cup final was in 2013, when they lost 3-2 to Bayern Munich. The anticipation for the final is building and the team hopes to continue the tradition and celebrate further success.
Previous DFB Cup winners
A look at history shows that Stuttgart has won the DFB Cup several times over the years and is in an illustrious circle of successful clubs. Here are some of the most recent winners:
| Year | team | opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022/23 | RB Leipzig | Eintracht Frankfurt | 2:0 |
| 2021/22 | RB Leipzig | SC Freiburg | 1:1, 4:2 a.e. |
| 2020/21 | Borussia Dortmund | RB Leipzig | 4:1 |
| 2019/20 | FC Bayern Munich | Bayer Leverkusen | 4:2 |
| 2018/19 | FC Bayern Munich | RB Leipzig | 3-0 |
What happens next remains to be seen, but VfB Stuttgart fans can look forward to an exciting finale. Vienna.at reports that expectations and anticipation are correspondingly high. DFB.de adds that the team's current form fuels hopes of another triumph. In addition, there is DFB.de provides an exciting overview of the previous winners of the DFB Cup and highlights the importance of this prestigious trophy in German football.