Thanks to the once again outstanding goalscorer Serhou Guirassy, VfB Stuttgart celebrated a brilliant end to its fabulous season in the Bundesliga and even celebrated runner-up status. The Swabians won against Borussia Mönchengladbach 4-0 (2-0) on Saturday and thus achieved another club record.
After two near-relegations in a row, Stuttgart scored a whopping 73 points this season – more than ever before in a season in the Bundesliga.
Bayern makes a mistake in the long-distance duel
Since FC Bayern made a mistake in the long-distance duel and lost 2-4 to TSG 1899 Hoffenheim, VfB moved past Munich into second place in the table. After an outstanding year that led from relegation to the Champions League, coach Sebastian Hoeneß’s team now also has the chance to take part in the Supercup. The prerequisite for this is that champions Bayer Leverkusen win the DFB Cup final against second division team 1. FC Kaiserslautern next Saturday.
Michael Bollenbacher, Sportschau, May 18, 2024 5:49 p.m
Guirassy headed the lead after a wonderful cross from Enzo Millot (23rd minute). A short time later, the Guinean hammered a low shot from the turn onto the right inside post, from where the ball bounced into the net to make it 2-0 (31st). They were Guirassy’s 27th and 28th league goals this season. The other Stuttgart goals were scored by substitutes Woo-yeong Jeong (75th) and Silas (83rd).
Stuttgart’s Leweling and Guirassy hit the crossbar
Jamie Leweling (35′) and again Guirassy (43′) almost increased for VfB in the very entertaining first half, but each only hit the crossbar. The Swabians’ enthusiasm for the game was evident, five of whom – goalkeeper Alexander Nübel, captain Waldemar Anton, full-back Maximilian Mittelstädt, winger Chris Führich and striker Deniz Undav – made it into the provisional German European Championship squad.
Jens Ottmann, Sportschau, May 18, 2024 7:41 p.m
The Gladbachers had their most dangerous scene before the break in the 40th minute. First Julian Weigl failed with a powerful shot past VfB keeper Nübel, then Nathan Ngoumou failed to get the ball into the goal when he followed up from close range.
Gladbach is worse than it has been for 15 years
For Borussia, a completely messed up season ended with just 34 points – the last time they had fewer points was 15 years ago (31). In the first few minutes after the break, the guests, who were missing the in-form Robin Hack, briefly increased their offensive efforts. But they didn’t really act powerfully. VfB initially managed the result – and then struck twice.
Jens Ottmann, Sportschau, May 18, 2024 7:48 p.m
A good quarter of an hour before the end, Jeong scored a low shot into the left corner to make it 3-0, and a short time later Silas even increased the score to 4-0. When the result of the parallel game between Hoffenheim and Bayern made the rounds, the mood finally boiled over.
2024-05-19 22:01:25
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