VfB Stuttgart crowns itself as a champion in the DFB Cup victory against Bielefeld!
VfB Stuttgart crowns itself as a champion in the DFB Cup victory against Bielefeld!
Berlin, Deutschland - Maximilian Mittelstädt won the DFB Cup with VfB Stuttgart on May 26, 2025 in the Berlin Olympic Stadium. For Mitteldstädt, who was born in Berlin and previously played for Hertha BSC for many years, this victory was one of the most emotional moments of his career and his life. VfB Stuttgart defeated 4-2 in the final Arminia Bielefeld, which marks the fourth cup victory of the club in history, after the successes in 1954, 1958 and 1997.
The victory was a real dream for Mittelstädt, who celebrates its second trophy in his career; Before this triumphant moment, he won the DFB Cup of the A-Juniors with Hertha in 2015. VfB Stuttgart celebrated the title on Sunday with a reception at the airport, in the town hall, a car corso and on the Schlossplatz. It was also the first big title for VfB Stuttgart since the German championship in 2007.
The final in detail
In the cup final, Angelo Stiller was a key player because he was involved in the first three goals in Stuttgart. Nick Woltemade scored the first goal in the 15th minute, followed by two more goals by Enzo Millot and Deniz Undav in the 22nd and 28th minute. Millot rounded off the impressive performance of the Stuttgart in the 66th minute with its own second goal to 4: 0. Bielefeld scored two late goals, one by Julian Kania (82nd minute) and an own goal of Josha Vagnoman (85th minute), but this late catch -up was not enough to change the result.for the VfB coach Sebastian Hoeneß it was a particularly important moment because he won his first title in his 99th game as a coach. He is the third Hoeneß in the history of the club that could win the trophy. Stuttgart was also entitled to take part in the Europa League in the coming season.
historical context
The DFB Cup has a long and varied history for VfB Stuttgart. VfB was in the final in a total of six times before they were able to win the title again. The first successes date back to 1954 when Stuttgart won 1-0 against 1. FC Köln. The other victories followed in 1958 against Fortuna Düsseldorf and in 1997 against Energie Cottbus. In recent years, the association has experienced some setbacks, including defeats in 2007 and 2013 against 1. FC Nürnberg and Bayern Munich.
The current winning streak shows that VfB Stuttgart has learned from its experience and is ready to celebrate further success in the future. The most recent cup victory is not only for the team, but also for fans. In summary, it can be said that the DFB Cup victory in 2025 could be a turning point for VfB Stuttgart that offers new opportunities and hope for the coming seasons.
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