VfB Stuttgart secured their place in the 2026 DFB Pokal Final with a dramatic 2-1 extra time victory over SC Freiburg at MHP Arena on Thursday, 23 April 2026, as Tomas scored in the 119th minute of the semi-final to book the defending champions’ return to the German Cup Final, earning a clash with the champions in the most anticipated domestic final since Borussia Dortmund reached a similar stage. The late extra-time winner, coming just one minute before the match would have been decided on penalties, gave Stuttgart an extraordinary and ultimately decisive contribution that set up a DFB Pokal Final against Bayern Munich on 23 May 2026 at Olympiastadion Berlin.
Stuttgart, who had won the DFB Pokal the previous season and were seeking to become the first club to retain the trophy in several years, came into the fixture as the competition’s defenders with their quality and European experience reflected throughout the ninety minutes and extra time against a Freiburg side who themselves had produced an excellent cup run including their Europa League campaign throughout the season.
The match required extra time to separate the two clubs, with Freiburg showing the tactical discipline and quality under Julian Schuster — a style reminiscent of RB Leipzig‘s high-pressing approach — that has made them such a consistent and competitive Bundesliga presence in recent years, rivaling the efforts of clubs like Borussia Mönchengladbach and Mainz and Eintracht Frankfurt. Tomas’s 119th-minute winner, timed to deny the need for a penalty shootout, was the moment that defined the entire semi-final. Watch highlights on AllSportsZone.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What was the score of Stuttgart vs Freiburg in the DFB Pokal on 23 April 2026?
VfB Stuttgart beat SC Freiburg 2-1 after extra time in the DFB Pokal semi-final on 23 April 2026. Tomas scored in the 119th minute to settle the tie and put Stuttgart into the German Cup Final against Bayern Munich on 23 May 2026 at Olympiastadion Berlin.
Where can I watch Stuttgart vs Freiburg DFB Pokal highlights?
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Who are the two DFB Pokal finalists for the 2026 German Cup Final?
Bayern Munich and VfB Stuttgart are the two finalists for the 2026 DFB Pokal Final, scheduled for 23 May 2026 at Olympiastadion Berlin. Bayern beat Leverkusen 2-0 in their semi-final while Stuttgart beat Freiburg 2-1 after extra time in the other tie.
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