Stuttgart is enjoying a remarkable season. Despite not possessing a star-studded squad, the team has safely secured a mid-table finish in the Bundesliga. In the German Cup, they defeated several strong opponents on their way to the final. Stuttgart has been considered one of the most entertaining sides in the Bundesliga this season. Their attacking line proved much more effective than Bielefeld’s, and as expected, Stuttgart triumphed over the underdogs to win the German Cup, marking their first trophy in 18 years.
On the other side, Bielefeld recently secured promotion to the 2. Bundesliga after winning the third-tier league. On their path to the final, Bielefeld shocked everyone by eliminating title contenders Bayer Leverkusen with a stunning 2–1 victory in the semi-final. Having taken down such a giant, Bielefeld had every right to dream of completing their fairy tale by beating Stuttgart in the final. But faced with a Bundesliga-level team playing at the top of their game, Arminia Bielefeld ultimately had to settle for second best, losing 2–4.
Although considered the weaker side, Bielefeld showed no fear. They started confidently and nearly opened the scoring in the 12th minute, but Sarenren Bazee’s shot hit the crossbar. Just moments later, Stuttgart punished Bielefeld’s missed chance when Woltemade scored in the 15th minute after an assist from Stiller. By the 22nd minute, Millot doubled the lead with a quick counterattack. Then, in the 28th minute, Stuttgart fans had more reason to celebrate as Undav made it 3–0 with a clean finish. That scoreline held until the end of the first half.
In the second half, the teams played evenly for the first 20 minutes. But in the 66th minute, Millot struck again for Stuttgart, earning his second goal of the match amid cheers from tens of thousands of Stuttgart supporters. With nothing left to lose, Bielefeld came alive and played with unexpected flair and intensity. Refusing to give up, they piled on the pressure with a series of dangerous attacks. Their efforts were rewarded in the 82nd minute when Julian Kania pulled one back, making history as the first third-tier player to score in a German Cup final. Just three minutes later, Stuttgart conceded again when Vagnoman scored an own goal, bringing the score to 4–2. That would be the final result.
Stuttgart’s victory over Bielefeld in this season’s DFB-Pokal final officially ends the club’s 18-year trophy drought, their last title being the 2006–2007 Bundesliga championship. More than just silverware, this win also earns Stuttgart a place in next season’s UEFA Europa League. Congratulations are for Stuttgart, but equal respect must be given to Arminia Bielefeld, whose courage and fighting spirit lit up the tournament, despite being a team from the third division.
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