Overview

• VfB Stuttgart aims to secure their first DFB-Pokal final since 2013 and a potential route to European qualification in a challenging season.
• RB Leipzig enters the semifinal under interim coach Zsolt Löw, following Marco Rose's departure in mid-March.
• Sebastian Hoeneß has denied any contact with Leipzig regarding their coaching vacancy, emphasizing his recent contract extension with Stuttgart until 2028.
• The match highlights personal connections, as Hoeneß and Löw previously played together at Hoffenheim, adding intrigue to their tactical showdown.
• Both teams face significant pressure, with Stuttgart seeking to end a six-match winless streak and Leipzig aiming to stabilize during a transitional period.