On 27 January, one of the matches of the 19th round of the German football championship took place. Stuttgart (Germany) and RB Leipzig (Germany) met.
German Championship, 19th round
Stuttgart (Germany) - RB Leipzig (Germany) - 5:2 (2:1)
Goals: Enzo Millot (25), D. Undav (30), Jamie Undav (30), Jamie Undav (30). Undav (30), Jamie Leweling (48), D. Undav (56), D. Undav (75) - B. Sheshko (32), Openda (55)
Warnings: Schlager (5), M. Simakan (16), Baumgartner (43), Anton (69), Raum (79).
VfB Stuttgart pulled off a stunning victory over RB Leipzig On MHPArena, a thrilling Bundesliga match between VfB Stuttgart and RB Leipzig took place recently, leaving fans on the edge of their seats until the final whistle. With the score at 2-1 at half-time and 5-2 in compensation time, it was a thrilling encounter that showcased the skill and determination of both teams. The game started rough: RB Leipzig's X. Schlager received a yellow card. Schlager received a yellow card just five minutes into the match. The competitive atmosphere continued when M. Simakan also received a yellow card for RB Leipzig in the 16th minute. However, in the 25th minute, VfB Stuttgart struck from the penalty spot and E. Millot converted from the penalty spot. In the 30th minute, D. Undav increased their lead, making the score 2-0. RB Leipzig quickly responded with a goal just two minutes later when B. Sesko reduced the deficit. The first half ended with tension in the air as K. Baumgartner received a yellow card for RB Leipzig in the 43rd minute. The second half started with a bang as J. Leveling scored a brilliant goal for VfB Stuttgart just three minutes into the match, further increasing their lead. However, RB Leipzig were not going to give up, and in the 55th minute L. Openda scored a goal, giving his team hope.
"VfB Stuttgart quickly extinguished that hope when D. Undav scored his second goal of the match in the 56th minute, restoring VfB's two goal lead. RB Leipzig tried to turn the tide of the match by making two substitutions in the 67th minute, N. Seiwald and K. Kampl. The match continued to be tense and in the 69th minute V. Anton received a yellow card for VfB Stuttgart. However, disciplinary offences did not deter the team: in the 75th minute, D. Undav completed a hat-trick, adding a fourth goal for VfB Stuttgart. "RB Leipzig continued to fight, making two more substitutions in the 77th minute: D. Olmo and J. Poulsen. However, their efforts were in vain as the game slipped further and further out of their grasp. In the 79th minute, D. Raum received a yellow card for RB Leipzig, reflecting their frustration at the rising scoreline. VfB Stuttgart responded with two substitutions in the 84th minute, bringing on E. Millot and S. di Benedetto, and then two more in the 87th minute when J. Vanjoman and L. di Benedetto came on. Vanjoman and L. Stergiu. Finally, P. Stenzel entered the game in the 87th minute, and in the 90th minute K. Furich replaced J. Milosevic. This outstanding win for Stuttgart demonstrates their ability to beat difficult opponents in the Bundesliga. Impressive play and clinical play helped secure a notable win over RB Leipzig at the MHPArena. It will be interesting to see if Stuttgart can maintain this level of quality and challenge the league's top teams.
The following matches await the opponents in the next round: Freiburg - Stuttgart, RB Leipzig - Union.
| Stuttgart | RB Leipzig | |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Kicks to goal | 2 |
| 18 | Kicks | 4 |
| 5 | Blocked shots | 0 |
| 10 | Penalty kicks | 1 |
| 8 | Kicks from outside the penalty box | 3 |
| 9 | Offences | 11 |
| 9 | Corner | 3 |
| 1 | Offsides | 3 |
| 54% | Ball possession | 46% |
| 1 | Yellow cards | 4 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 0 | Keeper saves | 4 |
| 555 | Total assists | 474 |
| 469 | Accurate assists | 396 |
| 85% | Accuracy of passes | 84% |