VfB Stuttgart Advances to German Cup Final with 3-1 Triumph over RB Leipzig
VfB Stuttgart beat RB Leipzig 3-1 on April 2, 2025, to reach the German Cup final for the first time in 12 years, with decisive goals from Angelo Stiller, Nick Woltemade, and Jamie Leweling.
Published on April 3, 2025
On April 2, 2025, VfB Stuttgart secured a 3-1 victory over RB Leipzig to advance to the German Cup final for the first time in 12 years. The match featured an early breakthrough from Angelo Stiller, who opened the scoring in the fifth minute, and was followed by goals from Nick Woltemade and Jamie Leweling, with Leweling sealing the win in the 73rd minute.
Despite RB Leipzig's efforts, including a goal from Benjamin Sesko and a series of attempts stopped by Stuttgart keeper Alexander Nuebel, their challenge fell short. The loss also marks Leipzig’s second consecutive defeat under new coach Zsolt Low after the sacking of Marco Rose. Stuttgart will now prepare to face third-tier Arminia Bielefeld in the final at Berlin's Olympiastadion on May 24, 2025, after Bielefeld stunned Bayer Leverkusen 2-1 in their semifinal match.