FC Bayern Munich faced VfB Stuttgart today in the 2025–26 DFB-Pokal Final at the Olympiastadion Berlin, with the match carrying huge importance for both clubs. Bayern entered the final as newly crowned Bundesliga champions and aimed to complete a domestic double under Vincent Kompany.
Stuttgart, meanwhile, arrived as defending DFB-Pokal holders and hoped to retain the trophy despite Bayern’s dominance in recent meetings. The atmosphere in Berlin reflected the pressure and excitement surrounding this Bayern Munich vs VfB Stuttgart showdown.
Bayern Munich vs Stuttgart Match Context
The buildup to Bayern Munich vs VfB Stuttgart centered around Bayern’s strong record against Stuttgart throughout the season. Bayern won all three previous meetings across the Bundesliga and Supercup, scoring 11 goals and conceding only three.
Their latest meeting came in April when Bayern secured a dramatic 4–2 victory at the Allianz Arena. Harry Kane, Raphaël Guerreiro, and Alphonso Davies were all involved during that important league win.
Stuttgart, however, entered the final with confidence, buoyed by their cup run and the motivation to chase consecutive DFB-Pokal titles. Head coach Sebastian Hoeneß also benefited from having a fully fit squad available for the final.
Key Players and Team News
Bayern once again relied heavily on Kane and Luis Díaz, who both impressed throughout the competition. Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer remained a late fitness concern because of calf discomfort, potentially opening the door for Jonas Urbig to start.
For Stuttgart, Deniz Undav remained the main attacking threat after scoring in three straight cup rounds. Midfielder Atakan Karazor also played a key role in controlling possession and protecting the defense.
With silverware on the line, this Bayern Munich vs VfB Stuttgart final carried major importance for both clubs.
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