Match report
Borussia Dortmund Defeats VfB Stuttgart 2-0 in Bundesliga Clash
VfB Stuttgart
0–2
FT
Borussia Dortmund
Apr 4, 2026
Borussia Dortmund, led by a late goal from J. Brandt, triumphed over VfB Stuttgart, sealing a 2-0 victory in the Bundesliga. The match was a testament to Dortmund's resilience and tactical acumen, as they managed to break through Stuttgart's defensive line in the dying minutes.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: VfB Stuttgart 0-2 Borussia Dortmund
- • Goal: J. Brandt (90+6)
- • Yellow Cards: C. Chukwuemeka, M. Sabitzer, K. Adeyemi (Borussia Dortmund)
- • Yellow Cards: R. Hendriks, A. Karazor (VfB Stuttgart)
- • Substitutions: K. Adeyemi, F. Silva (Borussia Dortmund)
Lineups
VfB Stuttgart
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 33 Alexander Nübel (G)
- 29 Finn Jeltsch (D)
- 24 Jeff Chabot (D)
- 3 Ramon Hendriks (D)
- 22 Lorenz Assignon (M)
- 16 Atakan Karazor (M)
- 6 Angelo Stiller (M)
- 7 Maximilian Mittelstädt (M)
- 28 Nikolas Nartey (F)
- 10 Chris Führich (F)
- 26 Deniz Undav (F)
Substitutes
- 11 Bilal El Khannouss
- 9 Ermedin Demirović
- 14 Luca Jaquez
- 18 Jamie Leweling
- 1 Fabian Bredlow
- 30 Chema Andrés
- 2 Ameen Al-Dakhil
- 4 Josha Vagnoman
- 8 Tiago Tomás
Borussia Dortmund
Formation: 3-5-2
Starting XI
- 1 Gregor Kobel (G)
- 3 Waldemar Anton (D)
- 4 Nico Schlotterbeck (D)
- 5 Ramy Bensebaini (D)
- 26 Julian Ryerson (M)
- 20 Marcel Sabitzer (M)
- 7 Jobe Bellingham (M)
- 17 Carney Chukwuemeka (M)
- 24 Daniel Svensson (M)
- 9 Serhou Guirassy (F)
- 14 Maximilian Beier (F)
Substitutes
- 2 Yan Couto
- 10 Julian Brandt
- 27 Karim Adeyemi
- 40 Samuele Inacio
- 25 Niklas Süle
- 33 Alexander Meyer
- 6 Salih Özcan
- 21 Fábio Silva
- 49 Luca Reggiani
Timeline
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29' Borussia Dortmund Card · Yellow CardC. Chukwuemeka
Roughing
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64' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 1Off: C. Chukwuemeka · On: K. Adeyemi
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64' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 2Off: S. Guirassy · On: F. Silva
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65' VfB Stuttgart Card · Yellow CardR. Hendriks
Holding
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69' VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 1Off: C. Fuhrich · On: J. Leweling
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71' Borussia Dortmund Card · Yellow CardM. Sabitzer
Foul
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72' VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 3Off: N. Nartey · On: B. El Khannouss
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72' VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 2Off: Lorenz Assignon · On: T. Tomas
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80' Borussia Dortmund Card · Yellow CardK. Adeyemi
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88' VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 4Off: Maximilian Mittelstädt · On: Ermedin Demirović
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88' VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 5Off: A. Stiller · On: C. Andres
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90'+6 Borussia Dortmund Goal · Normal GoalJ. Brandt · Assist: F. Silva
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90'+7 VfB Stuttgart Card · Yellow CardA. Karazor
Match Stats
| Stat | VfB Stuttgart | Borussia Dortmund |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 10 | 12 |
| Pass Accuracy | 84% | 70% |
| Offsides | 3 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 13 | 5 |
| Corners | 5 | 2 |
| Total Passes | 613 | 303 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 5 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 3 |
| xG | 0.58 | 0.50 |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 1 |
| Possession | 67% | 33% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 516 | 212 |
| Shots Inside Box | 6 | 4 |
| Saves | 1 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 7 | 1 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Borussia Dortmund's tactical substitutions in the second half, bringing in players like K. Adeyemi and F. Silva, significantly improved their attacking options and led to the crucial goal.
- ▸ The late goal by J. Brandt in stoppage time (90+6) sealed the victory for Borussia Dortmund, providing a decisive turning point in the match.