Jens Stage scores again as Werder Bremen hold Stuttgart to draw in Bundesliga
Jens Stage scored his 10th Bundesliga goal of the season as Werder Bremen secured a valuable 1-1 draw against VfB Stuttgart on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at the MHPArena in Stuttgart.
The Danish midfielder gave Werder the lead in the 18th minute with a low first-time shot after receiving a pass from Yukinari Sugawara on the right flank. Stage celebrated after firing beyond VfB Stuttgart goalkeeper Alexander Nübel into the bottom corner.
VfB Stuttgart equalised in the 61st minute through Ermedin Demirović, who scored after receiving a pass from El Khannouss. The goal came after Hoffenheim’s victory over Hamburg had lifted them above Stuttgart in the Bundesliga table earlier that day.
Despite the draw, Stuttgart moved back into fourth place in the Bundesliga standings, securing a UEFA Champions League qualification spot for the 2026-27 season. Werder Bremen, who entered the match five points clear of the relegation play-off spot, gained a valuable point in their fight to avoid relegation.
Stage’s goal was his second consecutive goal for Werder Bremen, having scored in their previous match as well. The midfielder has been a consistent threat for the Bremen side throughout the 2025-26 Bundesliga season.
The match was played in front of a sold-out crowd of 60,000 fans at the MHPArena, creating a significant atmosphere for the Bundesliga encounter.
Werder Bremen’s performance in Stuttgart represented a positive result in their bid to secure top-flight status for the next season, with the point earned moving them closer to safety in the relegation battle.
For Stuttgart, the dropped points represented a setback in their pursuit of Champions League qualification, despite maintaining their fourth-place position in the standings.
The draw means Werder Bremen will look to build on this momentum in their upcoming fixtures as they continue their fight to avoid relegation from the Bundesliga.
VfB Stuttgart will aim to regain winning form in their next match as they seek to solidify their position in the top four of the Bundesliga table.
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