VfB Stuttgart crowns season with a historical DFB Cup victory!

VfB Stuttgart crowns season with a historical DFB Cup victory!

Stuttgart, Deutschland - On May 24, 2025, VfB Stuttgart triumphed in the DFB Cup final and crowned the season with a title while Arminia Bielefeld missed the great miracle. In the Berlin Olympic Stadium, the team of coach Sebastian Hoeneß prevailed 4-2 (3-0) against the third division champion. For Stuttgart it was the fourth cup victory in the club's history in 1954, 1958 and 1997. This victory also secures Stuttgart a place in the UEFA Europa League for the coming season.

VfB Stuttgart started the game strongly and has already scored three goals in the first half. Nick Woltemade started in the 15th minute, followed by Enzo Millot (22nd minute) and Deniz Undav (28th minute). Angelo Stiller, who surprisingly intervened in the game again after a ligament injury, was instrumental in all three goals. He prepared the first goal and initiated the counterattack for the second goal before giving the template for the third goal, which impressively shows how important his return was for the team.

The course of the game and the key moments

Bielefeld had the chance to take the lead right at the beginning of the game, but failed on the post and could not use the early big chance. Stuttgart was efficient in the first half and mercilessly punished Bielefeld's mistakes. After the break, Stuttgart continued to keep the pressure upright, but awarded several ways to expand the lead.

It was only in the 66th minute that Enzo Millot increased to 4: 0 before Bielefeld scored two goals in the final phase by Julian Kania (82nd minute) and an own goal of Josha Vagnoman (85th minute). But the catch -up was too late. Referee Christian Dingert dismissed the game after five minutes of stoppage time and sealed the triumph of VfB Stuttgart.

historical importance of the DFB Cup

The DFB Cup has been a central part of German football since its introduction in 1935 and is considered the second most important title in club football, after the German championship. The cup games are played in the knockout system, and the final games traditionally take place in the Olympic Stadium in Berlin. The current title holder, VfB Stuttgart, now has a long cup story and is challenged by the success of the record winner FC Bayern Munich (20 titles).

For the Bielefelders, the cup season remains a remarkable season despite the final course. The third division champion showed strong performance in the previous rounds, but was unable to set an accents in the final. Stuttgart, on the other hand, celebrated his first title since the 2007 championship and with Sebastian Hoeneß made the third cup winner from the Hoene family. This gives the triumph a special spice and shows the tradition of the association in German football.

The cup victory will not only remember the team, but also the fans as a milestone and gives hope for a successful future in the Bundesliga and the upcoming European competitions.