Bayern Munich travel to Berlin for the DFB Pokal final against VfB Stuttgart. Bayern have not won the competition since 2020, making the match crucial. Bayern finished their Bundesliga campaign with a comfortable win over FC Köln and have been prolific in scoring, losing only once in the league. Stuttgart qualified for the Champions League by finishing fourth, but they enter the final with a difficult run, winning only one of their last five league games. Stuttgart won the DFB Pokal last season, giving them confidence despite their recent form. Manuel Neuer is ruled out with a calf injury, and Joshua Kimmich is set to lead Bayern. Jonas Urbig is expected to start in goal, while Alphonso Davies and Serge Gnabry remain unavailable.
"The final game of the season will be special for Bayern Munich. The Bundesliga champions have travelled to Berlin for the DFB Pokal final against VfB Stuttgart. Die Roten have not won this competition since 2020, which makes this final even more crucial for the Bavarian faithful."
"Bayern ended a brilliant Bundesliga campaign with a comfortable win against FC Koln last weekend. They have been one of the best teams in Europe when it comes to scoring at a staggering rate. Die Roten lost only one game in the Bundesliga this season. Considering their performances throughout the season, it would be a big surprise if they don't win the DFB Pokal."
"Meanwhile, Stuttgart continue to impress under the leadership of Sebastian Hoeness. They once again qualified for the Champions League by finishing fourth in the Bundesliga. However, Hoeness' men are coming into Saturday's final on the back of a lean patch in the league, winning just one of their last five league games. Despite the poor form, Stuttgart are the team to challenge Bayern in this final as they won the competition last season."
"Manuel Neuer is set to miss the game against DFB Pokal as he has not recovered from a calf injury that he suffered against FC Koln on the final matchday of the Bundesliga. Joshua Kimmich will be leading the team against Stuttgart on Saturday. Alphonso Davies and Serge Gnabry remain the long-term absentees for Bayern. It remains to be seen if Davies will recover in time for the World Cup in June."
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