Stuttgart defeats Bielefeld in the DFB Cup final – spectators disappointed!

Stuttgart defeats Bielefeld in the DFB Cup final – spectators disappointed!

The DFB Cup final took place on May 28, 2025 in the Olympic Stadium in Berlin. In a clash, VfB Stuttgart met Arminia Bielefeld, the third division team. Early in the game, Bielefeld had a promising chance through Noah Sarenren Bazee, but he only hit the crossbar. Bundesliga club Stuttgart quickly took control and scored the first goal in the 15th minute. Nick Woltemade scored with a low shot from the penalty area, prepared by Angelo Stiller.

Stuttgart didn't wait long and increased the score to 2-0 in the 22nd minute through Enzo Millot. Just six minutes later, in the 28th minute, Deniz Undav scored the final point to give the team a 3-0 lead at halftime. The viewers who watched the game on both ZDF and Sky expressed clear disappointment at the one-sided outcome. Critical comments on Platform X pointed out that the finale was perceived as boring and unexciting.

One-sided game and late hope

The spectators' disappointment was not unfounded. Many fans criticized Bielefeld's naivety, as they were unable to show any real resistance in the first half. In the 66th minute, Millot scored his second goal, giving Stuttgart a comfortable 4-0 lead. It was only in the final phase of the game that Bielefeld got into the game better and scored the first goal in the 82nd minute with a goal that reduced the lead to 4-1.

The game got another boost in the 85th minute when Josha Vagnoman scored an own goal, correcting the score to 4-2. This late development gave Arminia Bielefeld fans at least a small glimmer of hope as Stuttgart ultimately won the DFB Cup for the fourth time, and the first since 1997.

DFB Cup and its meaning

The DFB Cup, which was known as the Tschammer Cup until 1943, is the second most important title in German club football and has been held annually by the German Football Association (DFB) since 1935. The competition is played in a knockout system and is known for allowing lower-class teams to compete against higher-class teams. This season 64 teams took part, with title holders Stuttgart now qualified for the upcoming UEFA Europa League season.

It also deserves special mention that Stuttgart finished the Bundesliga season in ninth place this year. The club could not only be happy about winning the cup, but also about the prospect of international games. Despite the defeat, Bielefeld can look back proudly on reaching the final, which should not be underestimated given their third division status.

In summary, it can be said that although the final was successful and historic for Stuttgart, the disappointment surrounding the one-sided game design remains with many spectators. The DFB Cup remains a remarkable competition that often causes surprises.

For detailed information on the game history and statistics we refer to fr.de and soccernews.com. Further facts about the DFB Cup can be found on Wikipedia be read.