VfB Stuttgart vs SC Freiburg, 2025-26 German Cup, Semifinals

· German Cup

VfB Stuttgart

70': Deniz Undav
119': Tiago Tomás

FT - ET
2 - 1

SC Freiburg

28': Maximilian Eggestein

Stuttgart score extra-time win over Freiburg in German Cup semifinal

Tiago Tomás' spectacular 119th-minute backheel goal sent Stuttgart back to the German Cup final with an extra-time 2-1 win over Freiburg to keep its title defense rolling Thursday.

Match Timeline

0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
0': First Half begins.
1': Foul by Igor Matanovic (SC Freiburg).
1': Jeff Chabot (VfB Stuttgart) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
1': Foul by Atakan Karazor (VfB Stuttgart).
1': Johan Manzambi (SC Freiburg) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
4': Corner, VfB Stuttgart. Conceded by Philipp Treu.
4': Attempt missed. Jeff Chabot (VfB Stuttgart) header from the right side of the six yard box is too high following a corner.
5': Foul by Igor Matanovic (SC Freiburg).
5': Atakan Karazor (VfB Stuttgart) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
6': Ramon Hendriks (VfB Stuttgart) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
6': Foul by Vincenzo Grifo (SC Freiburg).
7': Attempt missed. Deniz Undav (VfB Stuttgart) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Ermedin Demirovic following a fast break.
9': Offside, SC Freiburg. Igor Matanovic is caught offside.
12': Atakan Karazor (VfB Stuttgart) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
12': Foul by Johan Manzambi (SC Freiburg).
13': Jamie Leweling (VfB Stuttgart) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
13': Foul by Jordy Makengo (SC Freiburg).
13': Jordy Makengo (SC Freiburg) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
14': Delay in match because of an injury Jamie Leweling (VfB Stuttgart).
15': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
15': Maximilian Eggestein (SC Freiburg) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
15': Foul by Nikolas Nartey (VfB Stuttgart).
15': Nikolas Nartey (VfB Stuttgart) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
17': Attempt saved. Maximilian Eggestein (SC Freiburg) left footed shot from the left side of the six yard box is saved in the bottom left corner by Alexander Nübel (VfB Stuttgart). Assisted by Vincenzo Grifo.
17': Johan Manzambi (SC Freiburg) is shown the yellow card.
17': Jamie Leweling (VfB Stuttgart) is shown the yellow card.
20': Philipp Lienhart (SC Freiburg) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
20': Foul by Deniz Undav (VfB Stuttgart).
21': Foul by Jamie Leweling (VfB Stuttgart).
21': Johan Manzambi (SC Freiburg) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
23': Attempt saved. Igor Matanovic (SC Freiburg) left footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Alexander Nübel (VfB Stuttgart). Assisted by Yuito Suzuki.
23': Corner, SC Freiburg. Conceded by Atakan Karazor.
24': Delay in match because of an injury Jeff Chabot (VfB Stuttgart).
24': Delay in match because of an injury Igor Matanovic (SC Freiburg).
25': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
28': Corner, SC Freiburg. Conceded by Angelo Stiller.
28': Attempt blocked. Matthias Ginter (SC Freiburg) header from the centre of the box is blocked.
28': Goal! VfB Stuttgart 0, SC Freiburg 1. Maximilian Eggestein (SC Freiburg) left footed shot from very close range to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Matthias Ginter following a corner.
31': Corner, SC Freiburg. Conceded by Maximilian Mittelstädt.
32': Foul by Igor Matanovic (SC Freiburg).
32': Jamie Leweling (VfB Stuttgart) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
35': Philipp Treu (SC Freiburg) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
35': Foul by Deniz Undav (VfB Stuttgart).
39': Foul by Maximilian Eggestein (SC Freiburg).
39': Nikolas Nartey (VfB Stuttgart) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
40': Attempt missed. Ermedin Demirovic (VfB Stuttgart) right footed shot from the centre of the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Deniz Undav.
41': Attempt missed. Ermedin Demirovic (VfB Stuttgart) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Jamie Leweling with a cross.
44': Attempt missed. Jamie Leweling (VfB Stuttgart) left footed shot from the right side of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Ramon Hendriks.
45': Fourth official has announced 2 minutes of added time.
45'+1': Foul by Deniz Undav (VfB Stuttgart).
45'+1': Johan Manzambi (SC Freiburg) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
45'+2': Attempt missed. Igor Matanovic (SC Freiburg) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Niklas Beste with a cross.
45'+3': Corner, VfB Stuttgart. Conceded by Philipp Treu.
45'+3': Attempt blocked. Deniz Undav (VfB Stuttgart) right footed shot from very close range is blocked. Assisted by Atakan Karazor with a headed pass.
45'+3': Corner, VfB Stuttgart. Conceded by Igor Matanovic.
45'+4': Foul by Deniz Undav (VfB Stuttgart).
45'+4': Philipp Treu (SC Freiburg) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
45'+4': First Half ends, VfB Stuttgart 0, SC Freiburg 1.
45': Second Half begins VfB Stuttgart 0, SC Freiburg 1.
46': Deniz Undav (VfB Stuttgart) wins a free kick on the left wing.
46': Foul by Philipp Treu (SC Freiburg).
46': Attempt missed. Nikolas Nartey (VfB Stuttgart) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the left following a set piece situation.
46': Offside, VfB Stuttgart. Atakan Karazor is caught offside.
49': Attempt missed. Chris Führich (VfB Stuttgart) left footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left.
50': Attempt blocked. Johan Manzambi (SC Freiburg) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Igor Matanovic.
51': Attempt blocked. Johan Manzambi (SC Freiburg) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Yuito Suzuki.
51': Attempt missed. Igor Matanovic (SC Freiburg) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Matthias Ginter.
51': Niklas Beste (SC Freiburg) wins a free kick on the right wing.
51': Foul by Maximilian Mittelstädt (VfB Stuttgart).
54': Jeff Chabot (VfB Stuttgart) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
54': Foul by Igor Matanovic (SC Freiburg).
54': Johan Manzambi (SC Freiburg) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
54': Foul by Atakan Karazor (VfB Stuttgart).
55': Foul by Philipp Lienhart (SC Freiburg).
55': Ermedin Demirovic (VfB Stuttgart) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
56': Vincenzo Grifo (SC Freiburg) is shown the yellow card.
56': Foul by Atakan Karazor (VfB Stuttgart).
56': Johan Manzambi (SC Freiburg) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
60': Attempt saved. Angelo Stiller (VfB Stuttgart) left footed shot from very close range is saved in the centre of the goal by Florian Müller (SC Freiburg).
61': Offside, VfB Stuttgart. Ermedin Demirovic is caught offside.
63': Substitution, VfB Stuttgart. Bilal El Khannouss replaces Nikolas Nartey.
64': Igor Matanovic (SC Freiburg) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
64': Foul by Jeff Chabot (VfB Stuttgart).
64': Attempt missed. Matthias Ginter (SC Freiburg) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Vincenzo Grifo following a set piece situation.
65': Attempt blocked. Johan Manzambi (SC Freiburg) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Vincenzo Grifo.
65': Corner, VfB Stuttgart. Conceded by Matthias Ginter.
66': Attempt missed. Chris Führich (VfB Stuttgart) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Jamie Leweling with a cross.
70': Attempt blocked. Igor Matanovic (SC Freiburg) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Niklas Beste.
70': Attempt blocked. Yuito Suzuki (SC Freiburg) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Igor Matanovic.
70': Goal! VfB Stuttgart 1, SC Freiburg 1. Deniz Undav (VfB Stuttgart) right footed shot from the right side of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Bilal El Khannouss following a fast break.
71': Substitution, SC Freiburg. Derry Scherhant replaces Vincenzo Grifo.
72': Attempt blocked. Deniz Undav (VfB Stuttgart) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Jamie Leweling.
72': Foul by Maximilian Mittelstädt (VfB Stuttgart).
72': Niklas Beste (SC Freiburg) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
74': Foul by Igor Matanovic (SC Freiburg).
74': Ramon Hendriks (VfB Stuttgart) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
74': Igor Matanovic (SC Freiburg) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
75': Delay in match because of an injury Ramon Hendriks (VfB Stuttgart).
76': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
77': Attempt blocked. Angelo Stiller (VfB Stuttgart) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
77': Attempt missed. Bilal El Khannouss (VfB Stuttgart) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by Angelo Stiller.
78': Delay in match (VfB Stuttgart).
78': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
79': Matthias Ginter (SC Freiburg) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
79': Foul by Ermedin Demirovic (VfB Stuttgart).
82': Jordy Makengo (SC Freiburg) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
82': Foul by Deniz Undav (VfB Stuttgart).
84': Substitution, SC Freiburg. Lucas Höler replaces Igor Matanovic.
84': Attempt missed. Yuito Suzuki (SC Freiburg) left footed shot from the centre of the box is too high.
85': Matthias Ginter (SC Freiburg) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
85': Foul by Ermedin Demirovic (VfB Stuttgart).
87': Attempt saved. Bilal El Khannouss (VfB Stuttgart) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Florian Müller (SC Freiburg). Assisted by Chris Führich.
89': Attempt missed. Deniz Undav (VfB Stuttgart) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Bilal El Khannouss.
89': Foul by Ramon Hendriks (VfB Stuttgart).
89': Derry Scherhant (SC Freiburg) wins a free kick on the left wing.
90': Offside, SC Freiburg. Philipp Lienhart is caught offside.
90': Fourth official has announced 4 minutes of added time.
90'+2': Attempt saved. Chris Führich (VfB Stuttgart) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Florian Müller (SC Freiburg). Assisted by Deniz Undav.
90'+2': Corner, VfB Stuttgart. Conceded by Florian Müller.
90'+3': Attempt missed. Bilal El Khannouss (VfB Stuttgart) right footed shot from the right side of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Atakan Karazor following a corner.
90'+4': Attempt saved. Deniz Undav (VfB Stuttgart) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Florian Müller (SC Freiburg). Assisted by Bilal El Khannouss.
90'+4': Delay in match because of an injury Matthias Ginter (SC Freiburg).
90'+5': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
90'+6': Second Half ends, VfB Stuttgart 1, SC Freiburg 1.
90': First Half Extra Time begins VfB Stuttgart 1, SC Freiburg 1.
90': Substitution, VfB Stuttgart. Tiago Tomás replaces Ermedin Demirovic.
91': Foul by Maximilian Mittelstädt (VfB Stuttgart).
91': Niklas Beste (SC Freiburg) wins a free kick on the right wing.
91': Jeff Chabot (VfB Stuttgart) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
91': Foul by Lucas Höler (SC Freiburg).
94': Foul by Yuito Suzuki (SC Freiburg).
94': Angelo Stiller (VfB Stuttgart) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
94': Lucas Höler (SC Freiburg) is shown the yellow card.
95': Derry Scherhant (SC Freiburg) wins a free kick on the left wing.
95': Foul by Ramon Hendriks (VfB Stuttgart).
95': Ramon Hendriks (VfB Stuttgart) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
96': Attempt blocked. Philipp Lienhart (SC Freiburg) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
96': Chris Führich (VfB Stuttgart) hits the right post with a right footed shot from the centre of the box. Assisted by Deniz Undav following a fast break.
96': Attempt missed. Maximilian Mittelstädt (VfB Stuttgart) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by Jamie Leweling.
98': Corner, VfB Stuttgart. Conceded by Jordy Makengo.
98': Substitution, VfB Stuttgart. Luca Jaquez replaces Ramon Hendriks.
98': Attempt saved. Atakan Karazor (VfB Stuttgart) header from the left side of the six yard box is saved in the top centre of the goal by Florian Müller (SC Freiburg). Assisted by Maximilian Mittelstädt with a cross.
100': Offside, VfB Stuttgart. Tiago Tomás is caught offside.
100': Delay in match because of an injury Jordy Makengo (SC Freiburg).
101': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
101': Substitution, SC Freiburg. Christian Günter replaces Jordy Makengo because of an injury.
102': Substitution, SC Freiburg. Lukas Kübler replaces Niklas Beste.
102': Foul by Derry Scherhant (SC Freiburg).
102': Luca Jaquez (VfB Stuttgart) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
103': Attempt saved. Bilal El Khannouss (VfB Stuttgart) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Florian Müller (SC Freiburg). Assisted by Deniz Undav.
103': Corner, VfB Stuttgart. Conceded by Florian Müller.
104': Attempt missed. Chris Führich (VfB Stuttgart) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Luca Jaquez following a corner.
105': Fourth official has announced 2 minutes of added time.
105'+1': Foul by Christian Günter (SC Freiburg).
105'+1': Tiago Tomás (VfB Stuttgart) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
105'+1': Foul by Derry Scherhant (SC Freiburg).
105'+1': Jamie Leweling (VfB Stuttgart) wins a free kick on the right wing.
105'+2': Foul by Bilal El Khannouss (VfB Stuttgart).
105'+2': Johan Manzambi (SC Freiburg) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
105'+2': First Half Extra Time ends, VfB Stuttgart 1, SC Freiburg 1.
105': Second Half Extra Time begins VfB Stuttgart 1, SC Freiburg 1.
107': Attempt blocked. Tiago Tomás (VfB Stuttgart) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Deniz Undav.
107': Corner, VfB Stuttgart. Conceded by Lukas Kübler.
108': Attempt blocked. Atakan Karazor (VfB Stuttgart) left footed shot from very close range is blocked. Assisted by Deniz Undav.
110': Corner, VfB Stuttgart. Conceded by Maximilian Eggestein.
110': Attempt saved. Deniz Undav (VfB Stuttgart) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Florian Müller (SC Freiburg). Assisted by Chris Führich with a cross.
111': Delay in match because of an injury Philipp Treu (SC Freiburg).
112': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
113': Substitution, SC Freiburg. Bruno Ogbus replaces Philipp Treu because of an injury.
113': Bruno Ogbus (SC Freiburg) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
113': Foul by Maximilian Mittelstädt (VfB Stuttgart).
115': Attempt missed. Jamie Leweling (VfB Stuttgart) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left.
117': Tiago Tomás (VfB Stuttgart) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
117': Foul by Christian Günter (SC Freiburg).
118': Substitution, VfB Stuttgart. Badredine Bouanani replaces Chris Führich.
118': Substitution, VfB Stuttgart. Josha Vagnoman replaces Deniz Undav.
119': Goal! VfB Stuttgart 2, SC Freiburg 1. Tiago Tomás (VfB Stuttgart) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Badredine Bouanani.
120'+1': Tiago Tomás (VfB Stuttgart) is shown the yellow card for excessive celebration.
120'+2': Fourth official has announced 3 minutes of added time.
120'+2': Attempt blocked. Maximilian Eggestein (SC Freiburg) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
120'+2': Attempt blocked. Christian Günter (SC Freiburg) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
120'+2': Corner, SC Freiburg. Conceded by Bilal El Khannouss.
120'+3': Attempt blocked. Christian Günter (SC Freiburg) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Bruno Ogbus.
120'+3': Attempt saved. Bruno Ogbus (SC Freiburg) header from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Alexander Nübel (VfB Stuttgart). Assisted by Yuito Suzuki with a cross.
120'+4': Second Half Extra Time ends, VfB Stuttgart 2, SC Freiburg 1.
0': Match ends, VfB Stuttgart 2, SC Freiburg 1.

Statistics

SCF		VFB
17	Fouls	20
5	Yellow Cards	4
0	Red Cards	0
2	Offsides	3
4	Corner Kicks	9
8	Saves	3
34.1	Possession	65.9
18	SHOTS	29
5	ON GOAL	9
0.3	On Target %	0.3
0	Penalty Goals	0
0	Penalty Kicks Taken	0
253	Accurate Passes	572
365	Passes	697
0.7	Pass Completion %	0.8
3	Accurate Crosses	13
14	Crosses	35
0.2	Cross %	0.4
83	Long Balls	72
26	Accurate Long Balls	28
0.3	Long Balls %	0.4
9	Blocked Shots	5
9	Effective Tackles	12
16	Tackles	22
0.6	Tackle %	0.5
14	Interceptions	9
54	Effective Clearances	35
54	Clearances	35

Game Information

Competition: German Cup

Venue: MHPArena
Location: Stuttgart, Germany
Attendance: 60,000

Line-Ups

VfB Stuttgart (3-4-1-2)

No.	Name
33	Alexander Nübel (GK)
24	Jeff Chabot
7	Maximilian Mittelstädt
3	Ramon Hendriks
6	Angelo Stiller
16	Atakan Karazor
28	Nikolas Nartey
10	Chris Führich
18	Jamie Leweling
26	Deniz Undav
9	Ermedin Demirovic

VfB Stuttgart Substitutes:

Chema Andrés, Josha Vagnoman, Dan-Axel Zagadou, Luca Jaquez, Fabian Bredlow, Bilal El Khannouss, Lorenz Assignon, Badredine Bouanani, Tiago Tomás.

SC Freiburg (4-2-3-1)

No.	Name
21	Florian Müller (GK)
3	Philipp Lienhart
28	Matthias Ginter
33	Jordy Makengo
29	Philipp Treu
14	Yuito Suzuki
44	Johan Manzambi
8	Maximilian Eggestein
31	Igor Matanovic
32	Vincenzo Grifo
19	Niklas Beste

SC Freiburg Substitutes:

Maximilian Philipp, Ifechukwu Ogbus, Noah Atubolu, Lukas Kübler, Nicolas Höfler, Derry Scherhant, Lucas Höler, Cyriaque Irié, Christian Günter.

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