VfB Stuttgart secured its spot in the DFB-Pokal final after defeating SC Freiburg with a 2-1 victory in the semi-finals, following extra time.
Freiburg initially controlled the game, leading Stuttgart in the 28th minute when Maximilian Eggestein put the visitors ahead 1-0. Stuttgart showed significant improvement after the break, managing to equalize in the 70th minute through a goal by Deniz Undav.
Despite continuing to press for a decisive goal, the home team struggled to convert several promising chances. Freiburg maintained a deep defensive posture and managed to survive until extra time, where Stuttgart remained the more proactive side. The VfB repeatedly came close to scoring, but were thwarted by the vigilant Freiburg goalkeeper or hit the woodwork.
As the match seemed poised for a penalty shootout, the decision was snatched away. In the 119th minute, Tiago Tomás scored the winning goal, assisted by Badredine Bouanani, to give Stuttgart a 2-1 lead. This crucial victory places Stuttgart in the final, keeping their chances alive for a title defense.