Match report

VfB Stuttgart Stuns RB Leipzig with Thrilling 3-2 Bundesliga Victory

RB Leipzig
RB Leipzig
2–3
FT
VfB Stuttgart
VfB Stuttgart
May 17, 2025

VfB Stuttgart stunned hosts RB Leipzig with an impressive 3-2 victory in a thrilling Bundesliga clash at Red Bull Arena. Despite falling behind early to Xavi Simons' goal, Stuttgart rallied to take the lead and hold on for a crucial win.

Key Facts

  • • RB Leipzig: 1st goal by Xavi Simons (8', assist by Ridle Baku)
  • • VfB Stuttgart: 1st goal by D. Undav (23')
  • • RB Leipzig: 2nd goal by Ridle Baku (44')
  • • VfB Stuttgart: 2nd goal by N. Woltemade (57', assist by Maximilian Mittelstädt)
  • • VfB Stuttgart: 3rd and final goal by Ermedin Demirović (78', assist by D. Undav)

Lineups

RB Leipzig

Formation: 4-2-2-2

Starting XI

  • 1 P. Gulácsi (G)
  • 3 L. Geertruida (D)
  • 13 N. Seiwald (D)
  • 5 E. Bitshiabu (D)
  • 22 D. Raum (D)
  • 18 A. Vermeeren (M)
  • 44 K. Kampl (M)
  • 17 R. Baku (M)
  • 10 X. Simons (M)
  • 27 T. Gomis (F)
  • 7 A. Nusa (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 Y. Poulsen
  • 14 C. Baumgartner
  • 11 L. Openda
  • 30 B. Šeško
  • 21 K. Nedeljković
  • 20 A. Ouédraogo
  • 45 J. Norbye
  • 26 M. Vandevoordt
  • 4 W. Orbán

VfB Stuttgart

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 33 A. Nübel (G)
  • 14 L. Jaquez (D)
  • 24 J. Chabot (D)
  • 3 R. Hendriks (D)
  • 4 J. Vagnoman (M)
  • 16 A. Karazor (M)
  • 8 E. Millot (M)
  • 7 M. Mittelstädt (M)
  • 18 J. Leweling (F)
  • 26 D. Undav (F)
  • 11 N. Woltemade (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 E. Demirović
  • 27 C. Führich
  • 28 N. Nartey
  • 29 F. Jeltsch
  • 25 J. Bruun Larsen
  • 1 F. Bredlow
  • 15 P. Stenzel
  • 23 D. Zagadou
  • 32 F. Rieder

Timeline

  1. RB Leipzig
    8' RB Leipzig Goal · Normal Goal
    Xavi Simons · Assist: Ridle Baku
  2. VfB Stuttgart
    23' VfB Stuttgart Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Undav
  3. RB Leipzig
    33' RB Leipzig Card · Yellow Card
    T. Gomis

    Foul

  4. RB Leipzig
    44' RB Leipzig Goal · Normal Goal
    Ridle Baku
  5. VfB Stuttgart
    57' VfB Stuttgart Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Woltemade · Assist: Maximilian Mittelstädt
  6. VfB Stuttgart
    58' VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Leweling · On: Ermedin Demirović
  7. RB Leipzig
    67' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Gomis · On: Y. Poulsen
  8. VfB Stuttgart
    68' VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Maximilian Mittelstädt · On: C. Fuhrich
  9. VfB Stuttgart
    69' VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 3
    Off: E. Millot · On: N. Nartey
  10. RB Leipzig
    77' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Vermeeren · On: C. Baumgartner
  11. RB Leipzig
    77' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Nusa · On: L. Openda
  12. VfB Stuttgart
    78' VfB Stuttgart Goal · Normal Goal
    Ermedin Demirović · Assist: D. Undav
  13. VfB Stuttgart
    84' VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Jaquez · On: F. Jeltsch
  14. VfB Stuttgart
    84' VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 5
    Off: N. Woltemade · On: J. Bruun Larsen
  15. RB Leipzig
    86' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Y. Poulsen · On: B. Sesko

Match Stats

Stat RB Leipzig VfB Stuttgart
Fouls 9 9
Pass Accuracy 88% 89%
Offsides 3 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 8 15
Corners 5 8
Total Passes 471 488
Yellow Cards 1 0
Blocked Shots 2 2
Shots on Target 5 7
xG 1.14 2.60
Shots off Target 1 6
Possession 49% 51%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 413 435
Shots Inside Box 6 14
Saves 4 3
Shots Outside Box 2 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Stuttgart turned the match around with a quick response to RB Leipzig's early lead, scoring their first goal just 15 minutes later through D. Undav.
  • ▸ The turning point came in the second half when Stuttgart equalized through N. Woltemade and then took the lead via Ermedin Demirović, solidifying their position and securing an impressive away win.