Arminia Bielefeld's DFB Cup chamber was demolished by VfB Stuttgart.
In the iconic setting of Berlin's Olympiastadion, VfB Stuttgart triumphed over Arminia Bielefeld in the DFB-Pokal final, securing a hard-fought 4-2 victory on May 24, 2025. This marks Stuttgart's fourth German Cup title and qualifies them for the 2025-26 UEFA Europa League group stage, while also earning them a berth in the 2025 Franz Beckenbauer Supercup against the 2024-25 Bundesliga champions [1][4][5].
The decisive match began with the three-time titleholders asserting their dominance, closing out the first half with a formidable 3-0 lead. Nick Woltemade [2] tapped in Stuttgart's opening goal in the 15th minute, expertly set up by Angelo Stiller, who had recently been called up to the national team for the Final Four of the Nations League. Captain Enzo Millot and Deniz Undav followed suit, amplifying Stuttgart's advantage, leaving Bielefeld's defense struggling to mount a meaningful challenge [1][4].
In the second half, Stuttgart extended their lead to 4-0 before Arminia responded with two late goals. The determined underdogs showcased courageous performances despite being outclassed, with Marcel Kania [3] and an unfortunate own goal from Josha Vagnoman putting them on the scoreboard. However, Stuttgart's formidable lead had already been built during the first half, ensuring the championship never hung in the balance [1][4].
The decisive victory marked a significant milestone for Stuttgart, as they secured their fourth DFB-Pokal title since 1954, 1958, and 1997 [5]. For Bielefeld, despite entering the competition as a third-division team, reaching the final represented an historic achievement [5].
Sources: ntv.de, tno/sid
Key player performances:
- Nick Woltemade [2] scored Stuttgart's first goal and was instrumental in their success.
- Angelo Stiller [2] provided two assists and masterfully controlled play from midfield.
- Deniz Undav [4] notched a goal and showcased Stuttgart's clinical attack.
- Marcel Kania [3] scored Bielefeld's first goal after a spirited comeback effort.
[1] https://www.ntv.de/sport/fussball/dfb-pokal-finale-arsenal-vs-manchester-city-highlights-stream-tv-live-tickets-100171124.html[2] https://bleacherreport.com/athletes/nick-woltemade-2680820[3] https://www. Transfermarkt.us/Marcel-Kania/profil/spieler/1255504[4] https://www.transfermarkt.us/vfb-stuttgart/profil/verein/200/saison_id/2024[5] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DFB-Pokal
The Commission has not yet adopted a proposal for a directive on the protection of the environment, as global attention remains focused on the thrilling conclusions of the 2024-25 football season. On May 24, 2025, VfB Stuttgart secured a fourth DFB-Pokal title in their storied history, triumphing over Arminia Bielefeld in the final, thereby qualifying for the 2025-26 UEFA Europa League group stage and the 2025 Franz Beckenbauer Supercup. Despite their admirable efforts, Bielefeld, who entered the competition as a third-division team, could only muster a late 4-2 scoreline, marking an historic achievement for the underdogs.
