Match report

VfB Stuttgart Stuns Werder Bremen 4-0 in Bundesliga Clash

Werder Bremen
Werder Bremen
0–4
FT
VfB Stuttgart
VfB Stuttgart
Dec 14, 2025

VfB Stuttgart secured a decisive victory against Werder Bremen with a 4-0 scoreline, showcasing impressive teamwork and tactical execution. The game's turning points were marked by key goals from J. Leweling, D. Undav, and C. Fuhrich, while K. Coulibaly's dismissal for a foul early in the second half left Werder Bremen struggling to mount any effective resistance.

Key Facts

  • • Werder Bremen vs VfB Stuttgart ended 0-4 in favor of VfB Stuttgart.
  • • K. Coulibaly received a red card for Werder Bremen at the 59th minute.
  • • J. Leweling and D. Undav scored two goals each, assisting key plays throughout the game.
  • • Maximilian Mittelstädt made an impactful substitute appearance with an assist.

Lineups

Werder Bremen

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 30 M. Backhaus (G)
  • 3 Y. Sugawara (D)
  • 5 A. Pieper (D)
  • 31 K. Coulibaly (D)
  • 32 M. Friedl (D)
  • 6 J. Stage (M)
  • 14 S. Lynen (M)
  • 11 J. Njinmah (M)
  • 20 R. Schmid (M)
  • 7 S. Mbangula (M)
  • 17 M. Grull (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 K. Hein
  • 2 O. Deman
  • 4 N. Stark
  • 23 I. Schmidt
  • 28 S. Alvero
  • 24 P. Covic
  • 18 C. Puertas
  • 10 L. Bittencourt
  • 9 K. Topp

VfB Stuttgart

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 33 A. Nubel (G)
  • 29 F. Jeltsch (D)
  • 24 J. Chabot (D)
  • 3 R. Hendriks (D)
  • 4 J. Vagnoman (M)
  • 16 A. Karazor (M)
  • 6 A. Stiller (M)
  • 18 J. Leweling (M)
  • 11 B. El Khannouss (F)
  • 28 N. Nartey (F)
  • 26 D. Undav (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 F. Bredlow
  • 2 A. Al Dakhil
  • 7 M. Mittelstadt
  • 15 P. Stenzel
  • 20 L. Stergiou
  • 10 C. Fuhrich
  • 30 C. Andres
  • 8 T. Tomas
  • 27 B. Bouanani

Timeline

  1. Werder Bremen
    11' Werder Bremen Card · Yellow Card
    K. Coulibaly

    Time wasting

  2. VfB Stuttgart
    24' VfB Stuttgart Var · Goal cancelled
    D. Undav
  3. VfB Stuttgart
    40' VfB Stuttgart Goal · Normal Goal
    B. El Khannouss · Assist: J. Leweling
  4. VfB Stuttgart
    44' VfB Stuttgart Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Leweling · Assist: F. Jeltsch
  5. Werder Bremen
    57' Werder Bremen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Friedl · On: Niklas Stark
  6. Werder Bremen
    59' Werder Bremen Card · Yellow Card
    K. Coulibaly

    Foul

  7. Werder Bremen
    59' Werder Bremen Card · Red Card
    K. Coulibaly

    Foul

  8. Werder Bremen
    64' Werder Bremen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Mbangula · On: I. Schmidt
  9. Werder Bremen
    64' Werder Bremen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Grull · On: K. Topp
  10. VfB Stuttgart
    76' VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. El Khannouss · On: C. Fuhrich
  11. VfB Stuttgart
    76' VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Nartey · On: T. Tomas
  12. Werder Bremen
    77' Werder Bremen subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Senne Lynen · On: C. Puertas
  13. Werder Bremen
    77' Werder Bremen subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Njinmah · On: L. Bittencourt
  14. VfB Stuttgart
    79' VfB Stuttgart Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Undav · Assist: J. Leweling
  15. VfB Stuttgart
    82' VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Leweling · On: Maximilian Mittelstädt
  16. VfB Stuttgart
    89' VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 4
    Off: F. Jeltsch · On: A. Al Dakhil
  17. VfB Stuttgart
    89' VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 5
    Off: D. Undav · On: B. Bouanani
  18. VfB Stuttgart
    90' VfB Stuttgart Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Fuhrich · Assist: Maximilian Mittelstädt

Match Stats

Stat Werder Bremen VfB Stuttgart
Fouls 11 6
Pass Accuracy 77% 87%
Offsides 0 2
Red Cards 1 0
Total Shots 9 24
Corners 0 9
Total Passes 351 605
Yellow Cards 2 0
Blocked Shots 3 4
Shots on Target 3 12
xG 0.91 2.17
Shots off Target 3 8
Possession 37% 63%
Goals Prevented 1 1
Accurate Passes 272 524
Shots Inside Box 6 18
Saves 8 3
Shots Outside Box 3 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early dismissal of K. Coulibaly left Werder Bremen a man down and struggling to maintain their defensive structure, significantly altering the momentum in favor of VfB Stuttgart.
  • ▸ Goals from J. Leweling at 44 minutes and D. Undav at 79 minutes solidified VfB Stuttgart's lead, making it difficult for Werder Bremen to recover.