VfB Stuttgart won the 2024/25 DFB Cup after beating third-division champions Arminia Bielefeld 4-2 in the final in Berlin on Saturday.

Bielefeld 2-4 VfB Stuttgart
Goals: 0-1 Woltemade 15’ (assist: Stiller), 0-2 Millot 22’ (assist: Undav), 0-3 Undav 28’ (assist: Stiller), 0-4 Millot (66'), 1-4 Kania 82' (assist: Lannert), 2-4 Vagnoman (o.g. 85')

As the Bundesliga side, Stuttgart went into the showpiece as firm favourites on paper, even if Bielefeld had knocked out four top-flight sides on their way to this decider. Arminia were unfazed by their opponents early on, with Louis Oppie drilling a shot at goal inside the first 25 seconds that Noah Sarenren Bazee only narrowly missed turning in. The same player should have put Bielefeld ahead on 11 minutes following a strong run down the left by Joel Grodowski, whose cut-back went to the unmarked forward, but he could only blaze his shot off the crossbar from close range. Stuttgart were in no mood to show any mercy and soon went in front when Nick Woltemade rolled his marker to convert Angelo Stiller’s fine pass. It was 2-0 a short while later after a defensive mix-up allowed Deniz Undav to run through and tee up Enzo Millot for a simple finish, and VfB took a 3-0 lead into the break when Stiller set up Undav too all but put the result beyond any doubt.

Woltemade and Undav both had good chances early in the second period to add further gloss to the scoreline but were unable to make the most of them. Millot eventually delivered the knockout blow midway through the half, collecting a loose pass from Oppie before sprinting into the box and curling his side’s fourth goal into the far corner. VfB had the ball in the net again a few minutes after that but Atakan Karazor’s close-range header following a corner was rightly ruled out for offside. Bielefeld very nearly pulled one back when Stefano Russo’s powerful strike went through a crowded box and drew a brilliant reflex save from Alexander Nübel. The closing stages were more nervy than perhaps might have been expected after Julian Kania flicked in just moments after taking to the pitch, followed by Josha Vagnoman heading into his own net just four minutes later. However, Stuttgart held on to claim their forth DFB Cup crown and a place in next season's UEFA Europa League.

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• Stuttgart were in their first DFB Cup final since losing the 2012/13 edition to Bayern Munich.
• This was VfB's fourth DFB Cup triumph, having also lifted the trophy in 1954, 1958 and 1997.
• Woltemade finished top of this season's DFB Cup scoring charts on five goals, one more than Leverkusen's Patrik Schick and Leipzig's Benjamin Šeško.
• Stuttgart won the only previous meeting between the sides, running out 6-0 victors in the 2022/23 first round.
• The game was Hoeneß's 100th as Stuttgart head coach. He's overseen 10 wins in 12 cup games, only losing in the 2022/23 semi-finals (vs. Eintracht Frankfurt) and 2023/24 quarters (vs. Leverkusen).

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Teams

Bielefeld: Kersken - Hagmann (Lannert 46'), Großer, Schneider, Oppie - Russo - Corboz (c), Schreck (Young 46') - Sarenren Bazee (Felix 59'), Wörl (Kunze 84') - Grodowski (Kania 80')
Unused subs: Oppermann, Biankadi, Schroers, Boujellab
Out: Uldrikis (knee)
Coach: Mitch Kniat

Stuttgart: Nübel - Vagnoman, Chabot (Jeltsch 76'), Jaquez, Mittelstädt - Karazor (c), Stiller (Nartey 87') - Millot (Demirović 69'), Undav, Führich (Hendriks 68') - Woltemade
Unused subs: Bredlow, Keitel, Stenzel, Leweling, Bruun Larsen
Out: Chase (groin), Keitel (thigh), Raimund (thigh), Stergiou (foot)
Coach: Sebastian Hoeneß

As it happened!

2 - 4

(0 - 3)

Bielefeld

FINAL

Stuttgart

DFB Pokal
Final Final Olympiastadion, Berlin

Full-time: Bielefeld 2-4 Stuttgart

Despite a late flurry of goals, 3. Liga champions Bielefeld's fairytale result was not to be. Stuttgart were simply too sharp and too clinical, dominating the match and taking an imposing 3-0 lead into the break thanks to Nick Woltemade, Enzo Millot and Deniz Undav. With Millot adding another in the second half, the four-goal deficit proved too big for Arminia even though they pulled two back late on, Julian Kania scoring the first-ever DFB Cup final goal by a 3. Liga player before Josha Vagnoman's own-goal reiginted Bielefeld's hopes. But it was a deserved win for Stuttgart - the fourth DFB Cup win in their history - while Bielefeld can only be proud of their incredible run in the competition this season.

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End of second half

90'

+ 6

Safe hands

A final cross comes in from Oppie on the left... straight into the hands of Nübel.

90'

+ 4

Nübel impressive again

Almost 3-4! After a corner, Kunze turns and shoots from six metres out. Nübel can only parry the ball forward, where Felix follows up. But in the end, Nübel gets hold of the ball.

90'

Added time

There will be an added five minutes for Bielefeld to stage what would be the comeback of comebacks!

90'

Bielefeld going all out

Arminia are now doing everything they can to make up their deficit, hoiking the ball up field and chasing after it with utter determination. They're leaving it all out there on the pitch!

87'

Substitution

Nikolas Nartey

Angelo Stiller

85'

Own-goal!

All of a sudden it's 2-4 here after Vagnoamn fluffs his intended header down for Nübel. The ball ends up in the back of the net and Bielefeld are back in this! Can they keep it up and force extra time?

85'

Josha Vagnoman

GOAL!

2:4

Kania pulls one back in historic fashion

Kania, fresh off the bench, scores the first goal ever by a 3. Liga side in the DFB Cup final. A devilish ball from Russo finds the Bielefeld top scorer in the area and he blasts home from four metres out. Sensational!

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81'

Julian Kania

GOAL!

1:4

80'

Dangerous deflection

Undaz shoots from 14 metres out on the right, and a Bielefeld player deflects the ball towards his own goal – but it flies just over the crossbar.

78'

Substitution

Julian Kania

Joel Grodowski

76'

Substitution

Finn Jeltsch

Jeff Chabot

76'

Nübel saves! Twice!

Russo breaks into the area on the right and fires off a shot that gives Nübel his biggest test of the match so far. But he parries well for a corner, after which he is drawn into a reflex save at his near post as Schneider fires from close range.

73'

Blocked

Bielefeld push forward and take a seriers of shots, each of which is blocked by a different defender as Stuttgart show that scoring goals isn't their only talent.

70'

Offside!

Stuttgart skipper Karazor heads home after Chabot had flicked on Stiller's corner, but the score remains 0-4 as the strike is ruled out for offside.

68'

Substitution

Ermedin Demirović

Enzo Millot

68'

Substitution

Ramon Hendriks

Chris Führich

Millot doubles down

After pinching the ball on the right flank, Millot races into the area and calmly slots the ball in at the far post. Stuttgart have been looking confident and dominant since the restart, and this latest goal crystallises their stranglehold on the match.

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66'

Enzo Millot

GOAL!

0:4

61'

Bell ringer

Bielefeld knock the ball around on the edge of the area before Rosso has a crack from distance - right into the face of Chabot, who goes down and requires treatment but is ok to continue.

57'

Substitution

Joel Felix

Noah Sarenren Bazee

Swabian swagger

Stuttgart are playing very confidently at the moment. They keep passing the ball around at the back, then a long ball is played towards Woltemade – and the next counterattack is already under way.

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55'

Bielefeld with a chance

A good opportunity for Arminia. Young beats Undav on the left side of the penalty area, passes back from the byline and Grodowski gets a shot off from the edge of the box. But it flies over the frame.

54'

Chance for 4-0 goes begging

On the edge of the area, Undav produces a spectacular move, flicking the ball over his head and turning towards goal. However, he takes too long to shoot and ends up laying it off for Woltemade, but it ends up with Führich, who blazes over.

50'

Just wide

Stuttgart cut quickly through the middle of the park with two passes. Stiller finding Millot, who sets up Undav, but his right-footed shot from 18 metres out grazes the right post.

49'

On the front foot

Stuttgart look to pick up where they left off in the first half as Mittelstädt breaks down the left, using pace and strength to make it to the byline. Although his cut-back finds no takers, Stuttgart are looking dangerous.

46'

We're back!

Bielefeld boss Kniat rings two changes at half-time - can they make the difference and get the 3. Liga side back into this match?

Kick-off!

46'

Substitution

Christopher Lannert

Feliz Hagmann

46'

Substitution

Isaiah Young

Sam Schreck

Half-time: Arminia Bielefeld 0-3 VfB Stuttgart

After a lively start, with Bielefeld danger man Sarenren Bazee smashing a shot off the cross-bar, Stuttgart took hold of the match with quick-fire goals from Woltemade, Millot and Undav. With fit-again midfielder Stiller pulling the strings and plenty of cutting edge up front, Stuttgart are looking formidable and have left Bielefeld a mountain to climb in the second 45.

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Half-time

45'

+ 1

No way through

Bielfeld have their foot on the ball but, with Stuttgart sitting back calmly, are struggling to break the lines.

45'

Added time

There will be two additional minutes of play.

42'

On the turn

In the penalty area, Woltemade receives the ball from Führich with his back to goal. He turns and snaps off a shot, which is deflected for a corner.

40'

Woltemade threatens again

The rangy striker powers through on the right, showcasing his pace to reach byline. But his cross is blocked for a corner and no danger comes of it.

38'

Breathe

Stuttgart slow play down and knock the ball around a bit, but Bielefeld aren't giving up - they're still looking to get forward at every opportunity.

35'

Sarenren Bazee brings the danger

The mercurial right winger breaks down his flank once again and looks to pick out a teammate at the near post. No danger ensues, but Sarenren Bazee is looking like the danger man for Bielefeld.

32'

Shell-shocked

Three-nil down after just half an hour, Bielefeld must be reeling. Can they find a way back into this match?

Undav makes it 3-0!

Stuttgart are looking to seal the deal early on. Bielefeld try to build up play through the midfield, but Russo loses the ball to Stiller, who immediately passes it to Undav. The Germany striker confidently finishes with his left foot to make it 3-0.

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28'

Deniz Undav

GOAL!

0:3

26'

Warning for Vagnoman

Vagnoman goes into the referee's book for running at full speed into Kersken, who had come out of his goal, after a long ball.

26'

Yellow card

Josha Vagnoman

25'

Reckless

Sarenren Bazee slides into a tackle on Chabot and sees yellow.

25'

Yellow card

Noah Sarenren Bazee

Stuttgart pulling clear

Stuttgart prove clinical again! After a corner from Bielefeld, Stiller hits a ball long forward. Two Bielefeld players get in each other's way in the centre circle, and Millot gets in between them and passes deep to Undav. He pushes forward alone and lays the ball off to the left at the edge of the penalty area. Millot only has to tap the ball into the empty net to make it 2-0.

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22'

Enzo Millot

GOAL!

0:2

21'

Shut down

Bielefeld attack quickly down the right once more. Sarenren Bazee lays the ball back to the penalty spot in the box, but Karazor clears before an Arminia player can get a shot off.

18'

Shock for Arminia

Bielefeld was the more attacking team in the first quarter of an hour, enjoying almost 60 percent possession and a huge chance through Sarenren Bazee, who hit the crossbar. But Stuttgart took their chance!

Woltemade puts Stuttgart in front!

Just minutes after Bielefeld's big chance, Stuttgart hit back through in-form Germany striker Woltemade. A canny pass from Stiller finds the rangy striker, who loses his marker and confidently slots past Kersken. 1-0!

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15'

Nick Woltemade

GOAL!

0:1

14'

Woltemade offside

Stiller lines up a free-kick from the right half-space but before anything can come of it, the flag goes up for offside.

11'

Beilefeld bit the crossbar!

Arminia break down the left through Grodowski and break into the area. A couple of deft lay-offs leave Sarenren Bazee unmarked in front of goal - and he blasts it off the frame. That should have been the opener for the 3. Liga champions!

9'

Excellent pass

Sarenren Bazee runs onto a long ball down the right wing. He then plays a sharp, low ball into the centre, where Grodowski slides in but is unable to get his effort on target.

Quick start

The intensity is high right from the off. Here the two captains Karazor and Cordoz batlte it out in midfield.

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5'

Lightning

From the resulting re-start, Bielfeld get forward quickly with a break down the left and, although the move comes to nothing, the minnows' attacking intent is very clear.

5'

On target

A long throw makes it into Bielefeld's area and Stiller gets a head on it, but his effort lacks the power to worry Kersken.

3'

Stuttgart push back

After a cross in front of the penalty area, Woltemade wins the ball, moves into the centre and heads towards goal from the left. A Bielefeld player slides in and clears for a corner.

1'

Right down to business!

The 3. Liga champions quickly win the ball and bear down on Stuttgart's goal. Oppie has a crack from 30 metres, with Sarenren Bazee just short of getting a foot to it.

1'

We're under way!

Favourites Stuttgart, in customary white and red kits, kick off against would-be giant killers Bielefeld.

Kick-off!

Not long to go!

After some spectacular choreos from the fans, the players have taken the field for the pre-match formalities and the singing of the German national anthem.

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Swabian outpost

Stuttgart's legion of supporters have turned up in numbers as well.

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Blue wave

The numerous Bielefeld fans in attendance at the Olympiastadion aren't too hard to spot!

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More on that Bielefeld team

Head coach Mitch Kniat has opted for just the one change following his side's 1-0 win over Waldhof Mannheim last weekend to conclude the third division season, with Hagmann coming in for Lannert at right-back. Joel Grodowski (pictured), who has scored five times in 17 appearances since joining Bielefeld in January, leads the line up top.

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Atmosphere building

Glorious weather for a glorious occasion. We're not too far away from kick-off now.

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More on that Stuttgart team

Hoeneß looks to reshuffle his team from the 3-4-3 formation they started with in Leipzig on Matchday 34 to a 4-2-3-1 today. That involves two changes in terms of personnel, with Leweling and Hendriks dropping to the bench to make way for the returning Stiller (pictured, l.) and Chris Führich.

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1:54

Watch: Stylish Stiller

The big news from a Stuttgart perspective is that central midfielder Angelo Stiller has been passed fit following an ankle complaint that kept him out of the team's final Bundesliga game of the season last weekend. Here's a look at what he brings to the side...

Stuttgart starting XI

Nübel - Vagnoman, Chabot, Jaquez, Mittelstädt - Karazor (c), Stiller - Millot, Undav, Führich - Woltemade

Stuttgart subs

Bredlow, Hendriks, Keitel, Demirovic, Stenzel, Leweling, Bruun Larsen, Nartey, Jeltsch

Bielefeld starting XI

Kersken - Hagmann, Großer, Schneider, Oppie - Russo - Corboz (c), Schreck - Sarenren Bazee, Wörl - Grodowski

Bielefeld subs

Oppermann, Felix, Lannert, Biankadi, Kunze, Schroers, Boujellab, Young, Kania

Individual class

Stuttgart's squad is packed with Bundesliga quality. With Alexander Nübel, Maximilian Mittelstädt, Angelo Stiller, Deniz Undav and Nick Woltemade, VfB alone boasts five Germany internationals. Arminia have just one senior international in their ranks: Roberts Uldrikis, who was recently called up for Latvia. However, the Swabians are nominally better equipped in every position and, in a final where individual actions often decide the outcome, that could be the key.

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Arminia in the running

Arminia were the team with the most impressive running stats in the third division this season, covering over 120 kilometres per game. In the cup, they outran their opponents by an average of over five kilometres – an enormous physical advantage. Stuttgart, on the other hand, were one of the teams who ran the least in the Bundesliga in 2024/25. If Bielefeld can keep up the lung-busting intensity, it could prove decisive in this crunch encounter.

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VfB fans take over the city

Numerous VfB Stuttgart supporters are already out and about in Berlin, with the VfB fan festival on Breitscheidplatz already very well attended. A colourful stage programme, music, panel discussions with white-and-red guests and commerical stalls are all on the cards.

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The Arminia fans roll in

Scores of Bielefeld fans are travelling to Berlin today on specially scheduled trains – the atmosphere is fantastic!

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Bielefeld's biggest fan

The Hermannsdenkmal (Hermann Memorial) in the Teutoburg Forest not far from Bielefeld commemorates the Cherusci chieftain Arminius, who gave his name to the football club around 1,900 years after he fought against Romans in the Battle of the Teutoburg Forest. The statue holds a Guinness World Record for the largest football shirt and has once again been dressed up in Arminia colours ahead of the team's historic final in their 120-year existence.

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Anyone at home?

Arminia's allocation of 24,500 tickets was snatched up almost the moment they went on sale. There are many thousands more who've made the trip from Germany's west to Berlin, with estimates that almost a third of the population of around 330,000 are in the capital this weekend.

Mael Corboz on the final

"It's not really tangible yet," admitted the American, who earned the accolade of 3. Liga Player of the Season as he captained Bielfeld to the title. "The fact that 100,000 people are in Berlin is really crazy. We want to do the same things we've done right in recent months. Our intensity and togetherness are what we're about, and that can be the key to success. We're ready to give everything tomorrow."

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Mitch Kniat on being in the final

“I think the games speak for themselves. We won them very convincingly. Of course we know we had a phase we had to survive in every single game and that we were perhaps a bit lucky at times, but looking at the full match, we fully deserve to be here today.”

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Atakan Karazor on being in the final

“I had to smile throughout when I saw the highlights, in particular because of the penalty I scored, but also to see everything again. They’re special moments that lead to such a unique moment like tomorrow, and I’m looking forward to it, just like my team.”

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Sebastian Hoeneß on the final

"We’ve seen Bielefeld’s path. I think they can rightly call their season sensational. They managed to beat big Bundesliga teams, so we must expect the greatest possible challenge tomorrow. But we too are here to lift that thing over there. That’s your only possible goal when you’re here, and we’ll tackle it. We’re looking forward to it.”

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Captains, coaches & cup

As is now tradition, the captains and coaches of both clubs held their pre-match press conferences in Berlin on Friday and posed for photos with the cup that they all want to get their hands on come Saturday night.

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Can Arminia pull off a sensational double?

The reigning German champions are not in the cup final this time, but 2024/25's third-division champions are. Bielefeld could therefore crown their promotion to Bundesliga 2 with another title, should they get the better of Stutgart tonight.

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2:25

Nübel: "One of the biggest games"

Goalkeeper Alexander Nübel and striker Nick Woltemade look ahead to Saturday's huge final.

Bielefeld are (almost) back

"We had just two players under contract on the 14 June," said CEO Michael Mutzel of the dire situation in summer 2023 after seeing the club tumble from the top flight to the third tier in successive seasons, slashing the budget from €35 million to just 1.3 million. "We tried to save money everywhere. Travel, food, everything."

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Berlin is tough – Bielefeld are tougher

Berlin is a difficult place for many teams – but for Arminia Bielefeld, it is a happy hunting ground. The club has played three times in Berlin in the DFB Cup – although never before in the final – and three times they have emerged victorious. Be it against Viktoria 1889 (pictured), Tennis Borussia or BFC Dynamo, Arminia have never lost a cup match in Berlin. Even though these ties weren't played at the Olympiastadion, the Berlin air seems to suit the club.

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Stuttgart favourites?

In 73 participations – the third-most in German football history – Stuttgart have only ever lost three DFB Cup ties to third-division clubs, most recently to Hansa Rostock in 2018/19, the last time they were knocked out by a lower-league team.

Kania score again?

OK, terrible pun headline, but Bielefeld's Julian Kania is much better. He has scored 16 in all competitions this season. Another to look out for is midfielder Marius Wörl - once of the Bayern Munich youth academy - with nine, including the vital equaliser against Leverkusen. With three goals and three assists across five cup games, he has the most goal involvements of any player in the competition.

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Stuttgart legends in tow

Cacau, who scored, and Timo Hildebrand, who was in goal, played in Stuttgart's 2006/07 DFB Cup final defeat to Nuremberg. They've joined those travelling to the game, who also include double Bundesliga winner and 1990 World Cup winner Guido Buchwald (see below).

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Strong at the back

"Our determination, team spirit, and mental strength are what set us apart," said goalkeeper Jonas Kersken, the back stop of the third division's stingiest defence. "Everyone here gives their all for each other, always."

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Undav looking for "sweet" finish

"I think we can sweeten the season with this cup final," Deniz Undav told bundesliga.com in an exclusive pre-final interview. "We're aware of the challenges we faced this season. Now we’re trying to turn everything into a positive."

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Arminius' Bielefeld?

Head towards Bielefeld, and you might see the Hermannsdenkmal - Hermann's monument - which has the statue of Arminius on top. A chieftain of the Germanic Cherusci tribe, Arminius inflicted a surprise and devastating defeat on three Roman legions in AD 9. This week, his statue is wearing a Bielefeld shirt, and what the legend behind the club's name did to the Roman Empire, Kniat's side now hope to do to Stuttgart.

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Woltemade gets Germany call

The 23-year-old has also been named in Germany’s squad for the UEFA U21 Euros but will first get his chance with the senior side in the UEFA Nations League semi-final with Portugal in Munich on 4 June before joining up with Antonio Di Salvo’s group for their tournament in Slovakia, starting 11 June.

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Fourth time lucky?

Hertha Berlin II (1993), Energie Cottbus (1997), and Union Berlin (2001) are the three third-tier teams that have previously reached the final, only to lose to top-flight opponents - Cottbus were actually beaten by Joachim Löw's Stuttgart side. The former Germany coach is the Final ambassador too.

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Heart-stopping moments?

Hopefully not. At least not literally, but researchers from Bielefeld University are planning on conducting a study on how the DFB Cup final will affect the pulses and blood pressure of fans who travel to Berlin. Via smartwatches, they will monitor up to 300 Arminia supporters.

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1:06

Who are Arminia Bielefeld?

Hailing from a city that is said not to exist and named after a Germanic chieftain, there's a lot to learn about this year's surprise package.

2:32

Watch: Stuttgart in form for DFB Cup final

History in the competition

Saturday will be the first time Bielefeld have ever played in the Cup final, but for Stuttgart, this will be their seventh final in the competition. From the previous six, Stuttgart have won three and lost three, which includes losing their last two finals. Their most recent defeat was a 3-2 loss against Bayern Munich in 2013. The last time they won the competition was in 1997, when, funnily enough, they beat third-division FC Energie Cottbus 2-0.

Maximilian Mittelstädt on the Cup final

"As a little boy, I often dreamed of playing in the final at this stadium. It's fantastic that my dream is coming true. I'll obviously do all I can to make it a successful final for VfB."

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Ones to watch

Stuttgart's strengths lie in attack. Only the Bundesliga's top four scored more than Stuttgart's 64 goals, with Ermedin Demirović leading the way with 15 strikes. Nick Woltemade, who netted in each of the last three games, struck 12, and Deniz Undav struck on nine occasions despite missing several games through injury. For Bielefeld, Julian Kania is their top scorer in the 3. Liga with 14 efforts, but Marius Wörl, with three goals in the Cup, has been their hero in this competition.

Bielefeld's road to the final

Bielefeld knocked out Hannover in round one and have faced Bundesliga opposition in every stage since. Next, Union Berlin were dispatched, while Freiburg followed suit. Werder Bremen were Arminia's victims in the quarter-final before they saved the biggest shock for the semi-finals, where they came from behind to knock out reigning champions Bayer Leverkusen.

Stuttgart's road to the final

The Swabians kicked off with a 5-0 victory over Preußen Münster in the first round before taking out Kaiserslautern and Jahn Regensburg. In the quarter-finals, they faced their first Bundesliga opponent in Augsburg and snatched a 1-0 win, before ending RB Leipzig's run in the last four.

2:03

Watch: Arminia Bielefeld 1-1 VfB Stuttgart - previous meeting

These two teams last faced off in April 2022 in the Bundesliga, with the spoils shared. Bielefeld ultimately went down that campaign.

2:03

Watch: RB Leipzig 2-3 VfB Stuttgart - highlights

Stuttgart prepared for this game with a 3-2 win at Leipzig on the final day of the Bundesliga campaign.

Strong end to the campaign

Stuttgart were not able to qualify for European football through the Bundesliga, but they did end the term strongly. Consecutive wins against St. Pauli, Augsburg and RB Leipzig, scoring eight and conceding just two, will give them plenty of confidence ahead of this showpiece.

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One down, one to go

Arminia Bielefeld have already secured promotion to Bundesliga 2 after they clinched the 3. Liga title. Bielefeld were relegated at the end of the 2023/24 term, but have bounced straight back. Victory here would also see them earn a place in next season's Europa League, so they have a chance to end the season in style.

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