RB Leipzig suffered a defeat in their first match since Marco Rose’s departure, and that loss also means saying goodbye to the trophy. Stuttgart advanced to the DFB Cup final after beating Leipzig 3-1 at their Neckarstadion. On May 24 in Berlin, they will face third-division side Arminia Bielefeld in a battle for their fourth national cup title—their first since 1997.⏹️ WE’VE DONE IT!!!!!! WE’RE IN THE FINAL!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sesko pulled one back for the visitors after #Woltemade had made it 2-0 from #Demirovic’s pass, but #Leweling put the seal on a magnificent win. WHAT A PERFORMANCE! BERLIN, WE’RE COMING! 🔥🤍♥️#VfB | #DFBPokal | #VfBRBL 3-1 pic.twitter.com/4NaRsbf5Mp— VfB Stuttgart_int (@VfB_int) April 2, 2025 If it’s any consolation for the visitors, the team showed signs of improvement under new coach Zsolt Low. The former assistant coach of PSG, Bayern, and Chelsea didn’t make major systematic changes (though he did switch the formation, playing with a back four instead of three), but he clearly lifted the team psychologically. Leipzig dominated possession, had far more attempts (25:9 in shots), and looked more aggressive for much of the match. However, it seems that climbing out of their crisis will take more time.##NAJAVA_MECA_8823519##Sebastian Hoeness chose to let Leipzig control the ball while waiting for counter-attacking opportunities. Angelo Stiller scored a beautiful goal in the 5th minute to make it 1-0, but Stuttgart’s hero was once again 21-year-old striker Nick Woltemade. If you met him on the street, you’d never guess he’s a professional footballer. A few days ago, he scored a hat-trick for Germany’s U21 team against Spain and is knocking on the door of the senior squad. Woltemade is an exceptional technician with a lethal dribble, making him extremely difficult to stop when he gets into his rhythm.2 – Sebastian Hoeneß is only the second coach to qualify for the UEFA Champions League and a Cup final with VfB Stuttgart, following Armin Veh. Lucky-grab. pic.twitter.com/aANqEU1bAp— OptaFranz (@OptaFranz) April 2, 2025 ANGELO STILLER WITH A STUNNER FOR STUTTGART IN THEIR DFB POKAL SEMIFINAL MATCH AGAINST RB LEIPZIG 🤯WHAT A HIT!! pic.twitter.com/KkWl76tfEg— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) April 2, 2025 He has scored plenty of spectacular solo goals this season…Nothing too flashy this time, but he found the net for the 13th time this year and also assisted Jamie Leweling for the 3-1 goal, sealing the match.Stuttgart lost their last two DFB Cup finals—against Bayern in 2013 and Nurnberg in 2007—both times by a 3-2 scoreline. This time, they are overwhelming favorites against Bielefeld. It’s a golden opportunity for Die Schwaben to claim their first trophy since winning the Bundesliga in 2007.DFB Pokal – SEMIFINALTuesdayBielefeld – Leverkusen 2-1 (2-1)/Worl 20, Grosser 45+3 – Tah 21/WednesdayStuttgart – RB Leipzig 3-1 (1-0)/Stiller 6, Woltemade 57, Leweling 73 – Sesko 62/
