Jubilant VfB Victory: Arminia-Heroes Outplayed in Cup Final
Stuttgart clinch DFB-Pokal title in lopsided final against Arminia Bielefeld
Berlin - Stuttgart's professional team, led by national player Angelo Stiller, celebrated victoriously on the pitch after their first title triumph in the DFB-Pokal in nearly three decades. The Swabians outclassed third division Arminia Bielefeld 4-2 in a one-sided final, attended by 74,036 spectators.
In a dominant display, Stuttgart scored three times in the first half, with goals from Nick Woltemade, Enzo Millot, and Deniz Undav. Millot added another goal after the break, as Stuttgart demonstrated a clear class differential against cup sensation Arminia.
Despite Kania's consolation goal for Bielefeld in the 82nd minute, Stuttgart held on for the victory. The goal marked the first time a third division team had scored in a DFB-Pokal final, but it came too late for Arminia to mount a comeback.
"I'm completely exhausted, the emotions are overwhelming," said VfB pro Maximilian Mittelstädt. "The feeling is indescribable," said teammate Deniz Undav. Coach Sebastian Hoeneß was still overjoyed, greeting his proud father Dieter before receiving the trophy from Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier.
Stuttgart's CEO Alexander Wehrle described the win as history-making and ordered a non-stop party. "We will definitely not go to bed tonight," he said.
The game was already decided at halftime, with Stuttgart holding the biggest lead in the 82nd DFB-Pokal final. Despite the dominance, the score could have been even higher, with several missed opportunities for Stuttgart.
Arminia had the chance to take the lead early on, but Noah Joel Sarenren Bazee missed a huge opportunity, hitting the bar from five meters. This marked the beginning of a challenging evening for the Bielefeld fans, who had sensationalized their run to the final by eliminating four top-flight and one second-division team from the competition.
In the second half, Stuttgart continued to press, with prominent spectators including Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, national coach Julian Nagelsmann, and VfB legends such as Giovane Elber and Krassimir Balakov looking on.
The 2025 DFB-Pokal final will be remembered for notable goals and defensive mistakes, which shaped the match. Millot was one of the standout scorers for Stuttgart in the match.
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While the 2025 DFB-Pokal final between VfB Stuttgart and Arminia Bielefeld is the most recent relevant result, it is worth noting that VfB Stuttgart has participated in, but not won, other DFB-Pokal finals. In the 2006–07 final, Stuttgart defeated Nürnberg, and in the 2012–13 final, they lost to Bayern Munich. The final in 2009 was between Werder Bremen and Bayer Leverkusen, with Werder Bremen winning 1-0. No record exists of Stuttgart or Bielefeld facing each other in a DFB-Pokal final in 2009.
The dominant display from VfB Stuttgart in the 2025 DFB-Pokal final against Arminia Bielefeld saw them score three times in the first half, a performance that echoed their triumph in the Champions League, showcasing their class differential against European leagues.
Stuttgart's UEFA Champions League journey continues as they further establish themselves as a force in sports, having already clinched the DFB-Pokal title.
