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VfB Stuttgart Secures DFB-Pokal Final Spot with Emotional Victory Over Leipzig

Maximilian Mittelstädt, a former Hertha BSC player, reflects on his return to Berlin for the final, while reports highlight his struggles adapting to life in Stuttgart.

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Overview

  • VfB Stuttgart defeated RB Leipzig 3-1 in the DFB-Pokal semifinal, ending a six-game winless streak and advancing to their first final since 2013.
  • Maximilian Mittelstädt, a Berliner and former Hertha BSC player, was visibly emotional after the win, as the final will take place in his hometown at Berlin's Olympiastadion.
  • Reports suggest Mittelstädt is unhappy with life in Stuttgart, citing cultural challenges and personal dissatisfaction despite the team's success.
  • The final, scheduled for May 24, 2025, pits Stuttgart against third-division Arminia Bielefeld, who have achieved a historic run by eliminating four Bundesliga teams.
  • The match carries significant financial stakes, with the winner earning over €10 million in total prize money, alongside potential European competition opportunities.