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Stuttgart celebrates a strong home win against Mainz - drama in stoppage time!
VfB Stuttgart defeated Mainz 05 on October 28th, 2025, consolidated third place in the Bundesliga and caused drama during the game.
Stuttgart celebrates a strong home win against Mainz - drama in stoppage time!
On October 28, 2025, VfB Stuttgart once again showed their impressive form by defeating 1. FSV Mainz 05 in their own stadium. With this success, Stuttgart not only secured their fifth home win in a row, but also consolidated their third place in the Bundesliga table. Mainz, on the other hand, still has to fight for a turnaround in the bottom of the table. Meanwhile, there were heated scenes in the stadium: in stoppage time, a failed attempt by Amiri, who shot over the goal, provoked a pack forming on the pitch. In addition, Al-Dakhil had to clear a dangerous ball for a corner in the final phase.
The tense minutes of the game were characterized by high duel intensity. Nebel crosses for Veratschnig, who heads just past the far post. Despite these efforts, the Mainz team was largely unsuccessful in creating compelling opportunities. On the other hand, Stuttgart remained active offensively and took a 2-1 lead in the 68th minute through Undav after a mistake by Bell.
A remarkable comeback
Zagadou experienced a very special comeback. After more than 13 months out due to injury, he returned and immediately made an impression in defense, supported by the equally strong performances of El Khanouss. Stenzel also celebrated his season debut and proved that he fits into the team structure. The formations of both teams had changed significantly compared to the last matches, which resulted in some tactical innovations.
The game started dramatically when Amiri scored an early penalty to give Mainz a 1-0 lead. But Stuttgart did not let this discourage them. Vagnoman equalized with a successful shot. In the first half, Stuttgart had the ball 64% of the time, while Mainz won 56% of duels - a remarkable statistic that underlines the intensity of the game.
Medical emergency and fan cohesion
A medical emergency in the Mainz fans' block caused particular concern. Fortunately, the response was quick and the affected fan is stable and on the way to the hospital. Such incidents always highlight the human side of football, where community and support among fans are paramount.
An all-round thrilling game that shows that VfB Stuttgart is on a promising path, while Mainz urgently needs to flip the switch to escape the downward spiral. But the Bundesliga is known for always having surprises in store. VfB Stuttgart, founded in 1912 through the merger of Stuttgarter FV and FC Krone Cannstatt, has a long and impressive history that still provides exciting football moments today. Further information and current statistics can be found at ESPN and the ticker of Kicker.