VfB Stuttgart advanced to the DFB Pokal semi-finals after a 3-0 win over Holstein.

  VfB Stuttgart kept their hopes of retaining their DFB-Pokal title alive after advancing to the semifinals with a convincing 3-0 victory over Holstein Kiel in the quarterfinals at Holstein Stadium on Thursday morning WIB.

This result takes VfB Stuttgart to the semifinals of the 2025/26 DFB-Pokal and maintains their chances of lifting the trophy for a second consecutive season, according to the official DFB website.

Stuttgart struggled early in the match. The hosts played a disciplined game and relied on quick counter-attacks, which several times troubled the Die Schwaben defense.