Stuttgart defeats Leipzig 3-1, advances to DFB-Pokal final

VfB Stuttgart defeated RB Leipzig 3-1 to reach the DFB Cup final for the first time since 2013, where they will face third-tier Arminia Bielefeld. Stuttgart's Angelo Stiller opened the scoring with a stunning volley just five minutes into the match, followed by a goal from Nick Woltemade in the second half. Despite Leipzig's efforts to respond, including a goal from Benjamin Šeško, Stuttgart sealed their victory with a third goal from Jamie Leweling. The win marks Stuttgart's first appearance in the final since they last won the cup in 1997. Leipzig, under new interim coach Zsolt Löw, faced further disappointment after a poor performance, having recently sacked their previous coach Marco Rose. The final is set for May 24 at the Berlin Olympic Stadium.