Bayern Munich overcame an early struggle to defeat VfB Stuttgart and win their first DFB-Pokal since 2019/20. The match featured a high-intensity start, with Stuttgart pressing aggressively and playing with physical, spirited energy. Stuttgart created the more focused first-half play and repeatedly tested Bayern’s defense, including a near goal by Maximilian Mittelstädt that was stopped by Jonas Urbig. Bayern took time to find their rhythm, with chances such as a diagonal cross from Olise that Harry Kane could not convert. Despite Stuttgart’s strong first-half performance, Bayern’s second-half surge allowed them to pull away and secure the trophy, with Harry Kane scoring a hat-trick.
"There was a great amount of excitement and intensity from the opening whistle. VfB Stuttgart was far more active and inspired than in the previous meetings this season. It was a very high and aggressive press from VfB Stuttgart. As expected, they were not going to park the bus. You have to love that about Sebastian Hoeneß - his team do get after it."
"Bayern Munich was not overly sharp early on. It took a bit for the Bavarians to find their bearings. In the 17th minute, Maximilian Mittelstädt almost took out all of his frustrations about not making Germany's World Cup team with a goal, but Urbig made a terrific save. Mittelstädt ended up as VfB Stuttgart's best player on the day."
"VfB Stuttgart was definitely the more motivated squad and the aggressor. It is not often that we have seen Bayern Munich look uncomfortable, but Hoeneß had his boys raring to go - and they were very physical. In the 27th minute, Chris Führich made a great run and had a good look, but unleashed a feeble attempt, which was easily saved by Urbig."
"VfB Stuttgart was just the better team in the first half. Not by a large margin or anything, but it was far more focused than Bayern Munich. Harry Kane stole the show with a hat-trick, but VfB Stuttgart kept it very interesting with a physical, spirited effort."
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