Match report

VfB Stuttgart Defeats RB Leipzig 3-1 in DFB Pokal Thriller

VfB Stuttgart
VfB Stuttgart
3–1
FT
RB Leipzig
RB Leipzig
Apr 2, 2025

VfB Stuttgart stunned RB Leipzig in the DFB Pokal match-up at Mercedes-Benz Arena, sealing a 3-1 win that sent them through to the next round. Early goal from A. Stiller set the tone for VfB Stuttgart, followed by N. Woltemade's well-assisted effort and a late finish from J. Leweling. Despite B. Sesko's consolation goal for Leipzig, Stuttgart maintained control throughout.

Key Facts

  • • VfB Stuttgart vs RB Leipzig: DFB Pokal match ended 3-1 in favor of VfB Stuttgart.
  • • A. Stiller scored the opening goal at minute 5, followed by N. Woltemade's strike at minute 57.
  • • RB Leipzig's B. Sesko responded with a goal at minute 62.
  • • J. Leweling sealed the victory for VfB Stuttgart with a late goal at minute 73.

Lineups

VfB Stuttgart

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 33 A. Nübel (G)
  • 18 J. Leweling (D)
  • 29 F. Jeltsch (D)
  • 24 J. Chabot (D)
  • 2 A. Al Dakhil (D)
  • 7 M. Mittelstädt (D)
  • 16 A. Karazor (M)
  • 6 A. Stiller (M)
  • 8 E. Millot (M)
  • 9 E. Demirović (F)
  • 11 N. Woltemade (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 L. Stergiou
  • 32 F. Rieder
  • 10 E. Touré
  • 27 C. Führich
  • 1 F. Bredlow
  • 26 D. Undav
  • 14 L. Jaquez
  • 15 P. Stenzel
  • 5 Y. Keitel

RB Leipzig

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 26 M. Vandevoordt (G)
  • 21 K. Nedeljković (D)
  • 4 W. Orbán (D)
  • 5 E. Bitshiabu (D)
  • 22 D. Raum (D)
  • 17 R. Baku (M)
  • 18 A. Vermeeren (M)
  • 13 N. Seiwald (M)
  • 10 X. Simons (M)
  • 30 B. Šeško (F)
  • 11 L. Openda (F)

Substitutes

  • 14 C. Baumgartner
  • 27 T. Gomis
  • 9 Y. Poulsen
  • 3 L. Geertruida
  • 8 A. Haidara
  • 47 V. Gebel
  • 16 L. Klostermann
  • 1 P. Gulácsi
  • 23 C. Lukeba

Timeline

  1. VfB Stuttgart
    5' VfB Stuttgart Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Stiller
  2. RB Leipzig
    36' RB Leipzig Card · Yellow Card
    N. Seiwald

    Foul

  3. VfB Stuttgart
    57' VfB Stuttgart Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Woltemade · Assist: Ermedin Demirović
  4. RB Leipzig
    62' RB Leipzig Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Sesko · Assist: Willi Orbán
  5. RB Leipzig
    70' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Nedeljkovic · On: C. Baumgartner
  6. RB Leipzig
    73' RB Leipzig Card · Yellow Card
    D. Raum

    Argument

  7. VfB Stuttgart
    73' VfB Stuttgart Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Leweling
  8. VfB Stuttgart
    76' VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Leweling · On: L. Stergiou
  9. VfB Stuttgart
    76' VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 2
    Off: E. Millot · On: F. Rieder
  10. RB Leipzig
    80' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Ridle Baku · On: T. Gomis
  11. VfB Stuttgart
    90'+2 VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Ermedin Demirović · On: E. Touré
  12. RB Leipzig
    90'+6 RB Leipzig Card · Yellow Card
    Xavi Simons

    Argument

Match Stats

Stat VfB Stuttgart RB Leipzig
Fouls 8 14
Pass Accuracy 67% 83%
Offsides 4 4
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 9 25
Corners 5 5
Total Passes 266 550
Yellow Cards 0 3
Blocked Shots 2 12
Shots on Target 6 5
xG — —
Shots off Target 1 8
Possession 32% 68%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 177 459
Shots Inside Box 7 17
Saves 4 2
Shots Outside Box 2 8

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ A. Stiller's early goal at the 5th minute gave VfB Stuttgart a strong start, setting the tone for the match.
  • ▸ N. Woltemade's goal in the second half at minute 57 extended Stuttgart's lead and dampened Leipzig's hopes of a comeback.