Stuttgart - Freiburg

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Stuttgart
Freiburg
⚽ S. Kalajdzic (71), ⚽ Silas (81)
⚽ N. Petersen (8), ⚽ R. Sallai (26), ⚽ V. Grifo (47)
LineupsStanding
Stuttgart
1Gregor Kobel
2Waldemar Anton
35Marcin Kamiński ☛ (65)
4Marc-Oliver Kempf
3Wataru Endo
30Roberto Massimo ☛ (78)
8Gonzalo Castro ☛ (60)
23Orel Mangala
14Silas (44), ⚽ (81)
31Mateo Klimowicz ☛ (78)
10Daniel Didavi (25)
 
Bench
7Tanguy Coulibaly
9Sasa Kalajdzic ☚ (65), ⚽ (71)
15Pascal Stenzel
18Hamadi Al Ghaddioui ☚ (78)
19Darko Churlinov
21Phillipp Klement ☚ (60)
24Borna Sosa
29Alkhaly Cissé ☚ (78)
33Fabian Bredlow
Freiburg
21Florian Müller
7Jonathan Schmid ☛ (77)
3Philipp Lienhart
23Dominique Heintz
30Christian Günter
27Nicolas Höfler
22Roland Sallai ⚽ (26), ☛ (77)
29Jeong Woo-Yeong ☛ (88)
32Vincenzo Grifo ⚽ (47), ☛ (89)
18Nils Petersen ⚽ (8)
9Lucas Höler (35)
 
Bench
1Benjamin Uphoff
5Manuel Gulde ☚ (88)
6Amir Abrashi ☚ (89)
11Ermedin Demirović
17Lukas Kübler ☚ (77), (90)
24Gian-Luca Itter
28Kwon Chang-Hoon ☚ (77)
34Lino Tempelmann
39Carlo Boukhalfa

Bundesliga news

Rumor RB LeipzigArsenal make initial approach to line up RB Leipzig defender
Post-match reaction Bayer LeverkusenHjulmand hails Leverkusen's "top performance against a top team"
Post-match reaction Bayer LeverkusenAndrich and ex-Leverkusen star Havertz react to first-leg stalemate
FC Augsburg & GermanyNoahkai Banks is reportedly leaning towards Germany
Match report Bayer LeverkusenHavertz's late equalizing spot-kick sees Arsenal snatch victory from Leverkusen
Facts 1. FC KÖLNFlorian Kainz announces retirement from football
Bayern MunichMusiala expected to sit out Leverkusen clash with load management prioritized
Borussia DortmundBorussia Dortmund announce new contract for Felix Nmecha
Bayer LeverkusenConfirmed lineups: Bayer Leverkusen vs. Arsenal
Preview VfB StuttgartVfB Stuttgart vs. FC Porto Europa League preview: Team news and predicted lineups
Fantasy Football BundesligaPredicted Bundesliga lineups: Starting XIs for Matchday 26
Rumor FC BayernReport: Max Eberl "50-50" to extend Bayern contract
Rumor FC BayernBayern expected to step up interest in Dutch right-back

Table

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Match days

Fantasy Football BundesligaPredicted Bundesliga lineups: Starting XIs for Matchday 26
Team of the week BundesligaBundesliga Team of the Week – Matchday 25
Post-match reaction SV Werder Bremen Thioune: “I’d say that was a top performance from my team today”
Match report SV Werder Bremen & 1. FC Union Berlin Werder resurgence gathers pace in dominant victory over Union
Match report FC St. Pauli & Eintracht Frankfurt Stalemate at the Millerntor as St. Pauli and Frankfurt share the spoils
1. FC Union Berlin & SV Werder Bremen Confirmed lineups: Union Berlin vs. Werder Bremen
FC St. Pauli & Eintracht Frankfurt Confirmed lineups: FC St. Pauli vs. Eintracht Frankfurt
Match report Köln, Borussia DortmundGuirassy and Beier on target as Dortmund pile more misery on Köln
Match report TSG Hoffenheim, HeidenheimPrass at the double as Hoffenheim return to winning ways in Heidenheim
Match report HSV, WolfsburgDompé puts HSV in driving seat in a game of penalties
Match report Mainz 05, StuttgartLate drama in Mainz as Stuttgart drop points
Match report SC Freiburg, Bayer LeverkusenGrifo ties Petersen's record as Freiburg extend home streak against Leverkusen
Match report RB Leipzig & FC Augsburg Diomande sparks RB Leipzig comeback against Augsburg
Köln, Borussia DortmundConfirmed Lineups: 1.FC Köln vs. Borussia Dortmund
Wolfsburg, HSVConfirmed Lineups: VfL Wolfsburg vs. Hamburger SV
Mainz, StuttgartConfirmed Lineups: Mainz 05 vs. VfB Stuttgart
Heidenheim, HoffenheimConfirmed Lineups: 1. FC Heidenheim vs. TSG Hoffenheim
SC Freiburg, Bayer LeverkusenConfirmed Lineups: SC Freiburg vs. Bayer Leverkusen
RB Leipzig & FC Augsburg Confirmed lineups: RB Leipzig vs. Augsburg
Preview St. Pauli & FrankfurtSt. Pauli vs. Eintracht Frankfurt preview: Hosts looking to add to run of upsets
Post-match reaction Borussia MönchengladbachEugen Polanski admires Gladbach’s fighting spirit in defeat to Bayern
Post-match reaction FC BayernKompany defends Jackson as he feels unfair criticism towards striker
Post-match reaction FC BayernGoretzka sees Nagelsmann’s appreciation as motivational factor
Post-match reaction FC BayernJamal Musiala: “It's a big honour to wear the armband at such a big club"
Post-match reaction FC BayernKompany gives update on Neuer and Kane

Fantasy Football

Fantasy Football BundesligaPredicted Bundesliga lineups: Starting XIs for Matchday 26
Fantasy Football Champions LeaguePredicted Champions League round of 16 lineups
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 25
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: 10 players to consider for Matchday 25
Fantasy Football BundesligaPredicted Bundesliga lineups: Starting XIs for Matchday 25
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 24
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: 10 players to consider for Matchday 24
Fantasy Football BundesligaPredicted Bundesliga lineups: Starting XIs for Matchday 24
Fantasy Football Champions LeagueChampions League 2025/26: Predicted lineups for return legs of knockout play-offs
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 23
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: 10 players to consider for Matchday 23
Fantasy Football BundesligaPredicted Bundesliga lineups: Starting XIs for Matchday 23
Fantasy Football Dortmund & LeverkusenChampions League 2025/26: Predicted lineups for knockout phase play-offs
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 22
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: 10 players to consider for Matchday 22
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 21
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: 10 players to consider for Matchday 21
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 20
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: 10 players to consider for Matchday 20
Fantasy Football BundesligaPredicted Bundesliga lineups: Starting XIs for Matchday 20
Fantasy Football Champions LeagueChampions League Matchday 8 predicted lineups
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 19
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: 10 players to consider for Matchday 19
Fantasy Football BundesligaPredicted Bundesliga lineups: Starting XIs for Matchday 19
Fantasy Football Champions LeagueChampions League 2025/26 predicted lineups: Projected starting XIs for Matchday 7

German Teams in Europe

Post-match reaction Bayer LeverkusenHjulmand hails Leverkusen's "top performance against a top team"
Post-match reaction Bayer LeverkusenAndrich and ex-Leverkusen star Havertz react to first-leg stalemate
Match report Bayer LeverkusenHavertz's late equalizing spot-kick sees Arsenal snatch victory from Leverkusen
Bayer LeverkusenConfirmed lineups: Bayer Leverkusen vs. Arsenal
Preview VfB StuttgartVfB Stuttgart vs. FC Porto Europa League preview: Team news and predicted lineups
FC BayernCould Kimmich and Olise face trouble over alleged deliberate bookings?
Preview Mainz 05SK Sigma Olomouc vs. 1. FSV Mainz Europa Conference League preview: Team news and predicted lineups
Preview SC FreiburgK.R.C. Genk vs. SC Freiburg Europa League preview: Team news and predicted lineups
Post-match reaction FC BayernEberl provides injury update on Musiala, Davies and Urbig
Post-match reaction FC Bayern“Our plan worked” - Kompany delighted with Bayern’s dominant display
Post-match reaction FC Bayern“It doesn’t get much better than this” - Pavlović delighted with Bayern’s 6–1 win
Post-match reaction FC BayernKimmich pleased with Bayern dominance but concerned about injuries
Match report FC BayernYou Kane’t stop them: Bayern run riot against Atalanta without injured superstar
FC Bayern MunichDavies forced off in tears after injury scare against Atalanta
FC BayernConfirmed UCL lineups: Atalanta Bergamo vs. FC Bayern Munich
Bayer 04 Leverkusen"The belief is important" – Kasper Hjulmand on Leverkusen's chances of shocking Arsenal
Bayer 04 LeverkusenHjulmand gives update on Patrik Schick ahead of Leverkusen's clash with Arsenal
FC Bayern"A small team that deserves respect" – Bayern boss on Atalanta ahead of Champions League clash
Bayern MunichKompany coy on Kane fitness: "We want to wait and see tomorrow morning"
Bayern MunichStanišic seeking personal revenge against "full throttle" Atalanta side
FC BayernBayern Munich reveal squad for Champions League clash against Atalanta
Fantasy Football Champions LeaguePredicted Champions League round of 16 lineups
FC BayernHarry Kane returns to team training ahead of Bayern's clash with Atalanta
Preview Bayer 04 LeverkusenBayer Leverkusen vs. Arsenal Champions League preview: Team news and predicted lineups
Preview FC BayernAtalanta vs. Bayern Munich Champions League preview: Team news and predicted lineups

DFB-Pokal

DFB-PokalDFB-Pokal semi-final draw confirmed
Match report RB Leipzig"It's absolutely insane" – Ole Werner livid at refereeing call in Munich
Post-match reaction Bayern MunichKimmich content with "dominant" second-half in cup win over Leipzig
Match report Bayern Munich & RB LeipzigSecond-half blitz of Leipzig secures Pokal semi-final berth for Bayern
Bayern Munich & RB LeipzigConfirmed lineups: Bayern Munich vs. RB Leipzig
Match report SC Freiburg & Hertha BSCFlorian Müller the hero as Freiburg end Hertha's Pokal dreams on penalties
RB Leipzig“We’ve seen that they’re vulnerable" – Raum ahead of Pokal quarter-final
SC Freiburg & Hertha BSCConfirmed lineups: Hertha BSC vs. SC Freiburg
RB LeipzigHenrichs primed for Bayern test: "We have to be vigilant throughout the entire match"
Preview Bayern Munich & RB LeipzigBayern Munich vs. RB Leipzig DFB-Pokal preview: Team news and predicted lineups
RB Leipzig“We have nothing to lose” – RB Leipzig coach Ole Werner ahead of Wednesday’s cup clash with Bayern
FC BayernKompany confirms Neuer start, provides squad update ahead of Leipzig clash
Preview SC Freiburg & Hertha BSCHertha BSC vs. SC Freiburg DFB-Pokal preview: Team news and predicted lineups
FC Bayern & RB LeipzigDFB-Pokal clash between Bayern and RB Leipzig set to go ahead despite transport strike
Post-match reaction VfB Stuttgart, Holstein KielMarcel Rapp: “We lacked counter-attacking opportunities”
Post-match reaction VfB Stuttgart, Holstein KielGoalscorers applaud Stuttgart’s fightback in cup win
Post-match reaction VfB Stuttgart, Holstein KielSebastian Hoeneß: “We deserved the victory”
Match report VfB Stuttgart, Holstein KielUndav sends Stuttgart into Pokal semis in Kiel
Holstein Kiel, VfB StuttgartConfirmed Lineups: Holstein Kiel vs. VfB Stuttgart
Preview DFB-PokalHolstein Kiel vs. Stuttgart DFB-Pokal preview: Team news and predicted lineups
Post-match reaction FC St. PauliBlessin reacts to quarter-final defeat: “It’s a shame because there was more in it for us today”
Post-match reaction Bayer LeverkusenAndrich: “St. Pauli didn’t have the quality today”
Match report Bayer Leverkusen & FC St. PauliLeverkusen cruise past St. Pauli to reach third-straight DFB-Pokal semi-finals
Bayer Leverkusen & FC St. PauliConfirmed DFB-Pokal quarter-final lineups: Bayer Leverkusen vs. St Pauli
Preview Bayer Leverkusen & FC St. Pauli Bayer Leverkusen vs. St. Pauli DFB-Pokal preview: Team news and predicted lineups

German National Team

FC Augsburg & GermanyNoahkai Banks is reportedly leaning towards Germany
Transfer German National TeamOfficial: Germany appoint Alfred Schreuder as new assistant coach
FC Bayern & GermanyCould Bayern's Jonas Urbig make Germany's World Cup squad?
GermanyNagelsmann hints at Germany squad inclusion for Leroy Sané
FC BayernKarl targets World Cup call-up and Champions League trophy
Match report Germany WomenWomen’s World Cup Qualifiers: Norway 0-4 Germany
Germany WomenConfirmed Women’s World Cup Qualifiers Lineups: Norway vs. Germany
Preview Germany WomenWomen’s World Cup Qualifiers Preview: Norway vs. Germany
WannerPaul Wanner officially confirms he will represent Austria
FC Bayern & GermanyBallack backs Karl for Germany World Cup call-up: "Lennart is a special player"
Rumor 1.FC Union BerlinUnion Berlin's Rani Khedira to represent Tunisia
FC AugsburgAugsburg's Noahkai Banks taking time on United States vs. Germany decision
VfB Stuttgart & Germany“It’s a shame I always have to justify myself” – Undav on his Germany World Cup chances
Eintracht Frankfurt & GermanyRobin Koch: "The World Cup is a huge goal"
Match report Germany WomenGermany Women 5-0 Slovenia Women: DFB-Frauen open Women’s World Cup qualifiers in style
Germany WConfirmed Women's World Cup Qualifiers Lineups: Germany vs. Slovenia
Preview Germany WomenWomen's World Cup qualifier preview: Germany vs. Slovenia
Mainz & GermanyInjury setback puts Nadiem Amiri’s World Cup spot in increased doubt
GermanyNagelsmann discusses Germany’s goalkeeping situation
GermanyNagelsmann expects Goretzka to play key role at World Cup
GermanyNagelsmann backs Woltemade as he lowers expectations
Germany, FC BayernNagelsmann confirms Musiala and Havertz’s return for March friendlies
Germany, FC BayernNagelsmann expects more from trio of youngsters
GermanyNagelsmann hints at surprise snubs as he casts doubt over Stach
German National Team"It achieves nothing" – Völler strongly against 2026 World Cup boycott talks

Long reads

Analysis/Commentary Borussia DortmundOpinion: Julian Brandt’s Borussia Dortmund stay has been a mixed bag
Editor's pick FC IngolstadtINTERVIEW: "I was afraid of closing the door" – Pioneering Ingolstadt coach Sabrina Wittmann on opening a new path for women in football
Editor's pick BundesligaINTERVIEW: "I was always a friend of opening up that rule..." – Jürgen Klinsmann weighs in on 50+1 debate
Analysis/Commentary Bayern MunichCrunching the numbers: How Bayern Munich perform without Harry Kane
Editor's pick Fortuna DüsseldorfEXCLUSIVE: Fortuna Düsseldorf CEO Alexander Jobst speaks out on speculation over his future amid sporting struggles
Analysis/Commentary Bremen & FC BayernHow can Werder Bremen spring a surprise against Bayern Munich?
Editor's pick FC AugsburgINTERVIEW: "At the moment, there's no thought of switching" – Noahkai Banks on choosing between the US and Germany
Analysis/Commentary Borussia DortmundOpinion: Nico Schlotterbeck’s title ambition exposes Dortmund’s problem
Editor's pick RB LeipzigINTERVIEW: David Wagner outlines two key missions as RB Leipzig academy manager
Analysis/Commentary BremenSamuel Mbangula steps up for Werder Bremen
Editor's pick RB LeipzigINTERVIEW: Jürgen Klopp explains what he really does as Red Bull's Head of Global Soccer
Editor's pick RB Leipzig"Everybody said 'go, go, go!'" – Marcel Schäfer reveals how RB Leipzig won the race for Yan Diomande
Editor's pick RB LeipzigEXCLUSIVE: Conrad Harder opens up on competition at RB Leipzig, Bayern clash and World Cup ambitions
Analysis/Commentary BundesligaBundesliga team of the season so far
Editor's pick FC Bayern & RB LeipzigThe unique way FC Bayern and RB Leipzig are scouting the next big U.S. talent
Analysis/Commentary Borussia DortmundTensions at Dortmund increase among players and leadership
Analysis/Commentary 1. FSV Mainz 05 Searching for stability: Mainz’s new chapter under Urs Fischer
Analysis/Commentary Bremen SteffenWerder Bremen: Horst Steffen needs to change
Analysis/Commentary Borussia DortmundSerhou Guirassy’s uncertain future: Should Dortmund offload their star striker?
Analysis/Commentary FC AugsburgFC Augsburg: Awakening meets mounting pressure - Where things stand after 10 games
Analysis/Commentary FC BayernFC Bayern: The Unbeatables - Where things stand after 10 games
Analysis/Commentary 1.FC Köln1.FC Köln: Where things stand for Effzeh at the break
Analysis/Commentary 1. FSV Mainz 05 1. FSV Mainz 05: In dire need of a spark
Analysis/Commentary Werder BremenAre Werder Bremen doing well?
Analysis/Commentary Borussia MonchengladbachBorussia Mönchengladbach: Where things stand for the Foals at the break

Exclusive interviews

Editor's pick FC IngolstadtINTERVIEW: "I was afraid of closing the door" – Pioneering Ingolstadt coach Sabrina Wittmann on opening a new path for women in football
Editor's pick BundesligaINTERVIEW: "I was always a friend of opening up that rule..." – Jürgen Klinsmann weighs in on 50+1 debate
Exclusive interview FC BayernINTERVIEW: Jürgen Klinsmann hails Harry Kane as "fantastic" and "the best ambassador you could wish for"
Editor's pick Fortuna DüsseldorfEXCLUSIVE: Fortuna Düsseldorf CEO Alexander Jobst speaks out on speculation over his future amid sporting struggles
Editor's pick FC AugsburgINTERVIEW: "At the moment, there's no thought of switching" – Noahkai Banks on choosing between the US and Germany
Exclusive interview FC AugsburgINTERVIEW: USMNT and Augsburg defender Noahkai Banks names favorite club and childhood football idols
Exclusive interview Bundesliga"It's clear we need to change something" – How Jürgen Klopp recently hinted at plans for German U21 league
Editor's pick RB LeipzigINTERVIEW: David Wagner outlines two key missions as RB Leipzig academy manager
Exclusive interview RB LeipzigMarcel Schäfer interview: How "god-given talent" Jürgen Klopp is helping RB Leipzig close deals for new players
Exclusive interview RB LeipzigDavid Raum on Rômulo vs. Šeško: How RB Leipzig’s new striker has changed their game
Editor's pick RB LeipzigINTERVIEW: Jürgen Klopp explains what he really does as Red Bull's Head of Global Soccer
Exclusive interview RB LeipzigINTERVIEW: Jürgen Klopp discusses potential return to coaching amid Real Madrid links
Exclusive interview RB LeipzigRômulo laments Leipzig’s inefficiency in front of goal after Bayern defeat
Exclusive interview RB LeipzigGulacsi on Leipzig's 1-5 defeat to Bayern: "The game was a lot more equal than the result shows"
Editor's pick RB Leipzig"Everybody said 'go, go, go!'" – Marcel Schäfer reveals how RB Leipzig won the race for Yan Diomande
Exclusive interview RB LeipzigDavid Raum in "no hurry" to extend Leipzig contract, reveals thoughts of future MLS move
Editor's pick RB LeipzigEXCLUSIVE: Conrad Harder opens up on competition at RB Leipzig, Bayern clash and World Cup ambitions
Exclusive interview RB LeipzigOrban reflects on match-winning strike and Leipzig's performance in win over Freiburg
Editor's pick FC Bayern & RB LeipzigThe unique way FC Bayern and RB Leipzig are scouting the next big U.S. talent
Exclusive interview Borussia DortmundDortmund boss Kehl praises Jobe Bellingham for bouncing back after Bayern error
Exclusive interview Bayer 04 LeverkusenRolfes critical of Leverkusen’s first-half display in Copenhagen draw
Exclusive interview Bayer 04 LeverkusenTapsoba "happy" with one point in Copenhagen after early setback: “Everybody was sleeping”
Exclusive interview VfL WolfsburgEXCLUSIVE: Mads Roerslev opens up on injury struggles, Wolfsburg loan so far, future and more
Interview BundesligaEXCLUSIVE: Michael Owen talks Kane, Musiala, Sancho and looks back on famous hat-trick against Germany
Editor's pick Bundesliga & DFBEXCLUSIVE: Dietmar Hamann on the Bundesliga title fight, Der Klassiker and Nagelsmann's start as Germany coach

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