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VfB Stuttgart Reach DFB-Pokal Final with Thrilling Win Over Freiburg

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Adam Moha

24 Apr 2026 1 Min

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VfB Stuttgart reach DFB-Pokal final with 2-1 extra-time win over Freiburg, setting up FC Bayern Munich showdown.

VfB Stuttgart Reach DFB-Pokal Final with Thrilling Win Over Freiburg
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VfB Stuttgart Reach DFB-Pokal Final with Thrilling Win Over Freiburg

Match Highlights

VfB Stuttgart have reached the DFB-Pokal final once again after edging past defending champions SC Freiburg 2-1 in extra time. The match saw Sebastian Hoeneß's game plan flounder for long spells, largely thanks to Matthias Ginter's class display for Freiburg.

Key Players Shine

Deniz Undav hauled the Swabians level and moved closer to a club record, setting the stage for Tiago Tomas's 119th-minute winner. This victory sends VfB Stuttgart to its first Cup final since 2013, where they will meet FC Bayern Munich in the Berlin final.

  • VfB Stuttgart won 2-1 against SC Freiburg in extra time.
  • Deniz Undav scored the equalizing goal for VfB Stuttgart.
  • Tiago Tomas scored the winning goal in the 119th minute.
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Upcoming Final

VfB Stuttgart will now face FC Bayern Munich in the DFB-Pokal final in Berlin. This will be VfB Stuttgart's first appearance in the Cup final since 2013.

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