In the 17th round of the Bundesliga, Stuttgart hosted Eintracht Frankfurt, securing a tense victory with a score of 3-2. The match was filled with excitement, as the scoreline reached a deadlock at 2 after goals from Ermedin Demirovic (26’) and Deniz Undav (35’) for Stuttgart, while Rasmus Kristensen (4’) and Ayoube Amaimouni-Echghouyab (79’) found the net for Eintracht Frankfurt. In the crucial 42nd minute of the second half, when a draw seemed imminent, Nikolas Nartey netted the decisive goal for Stuttgart, sealing the game at 3-2.
Nikolas Nartey was undoubtedly the standout performer of the match, contributing one goal. Ermedin Demirovic also played a vital role, scoring once for his team.
The Stuttgart manager, Sebastian Hoeness, deployed a 4-4-2 formation, entrusting Alexander Nübel with goalkeeping duties; in defense were Josha Vagnoman, Ramon Hendriks, Julian Chabot, and Maximilian Mittelstädt; while the midfield featured Jamie Leweling, Atakan Karazor, Angelo Stiller, and Chris Führich; with Ermedin Demirovic and Deniz Undav leading the attack.
On the other side, Eintracht Frankfurt, under the guidance of Dino Toppmoller, lined up in a 3-4-3 formation, featuring Kauã Santos in goal; Rasmus Kristensen, Robin Koch, and Aurele Amenda in defense; Ritsu Doan, Oscar Hojlund, Ellyes Skhiri, and Arthur Theate in midfield; and Arnaud Kalimuendo, Younes Ebnoutalib, and Ansgar Knauff in front.
Referee Matthias Jöllenbeck officiated the match at MHPArena.
Looking ahead, Stuttgart will face Union Berlin in their next fixture, while Eintracht Frankfurt will visit Werder Bremen.
Following this match, Stuttgart stands with 32 points, holding the third place in the league standings, whereas Eintracht Frankfurt has 26 points, positioned seventh in the tournament.
Substitutions for Stuttgart
59’ – Ermedin Demirovic was replaced by Nikolas Nartey
74’ – Julian Chabot came off for Finn Jeltsch and Chris Führich was substituted by Badredine Bouanani
93’ – Jamie Leweling left the pitch for Lorenz Assignon and Maximilian Mittelstädt was replaced by Leonidas Stergiou
Yellow Cards for Stuttgart:
57’ – Julian Chabot
49’ – Ramon Hendriks
Substitutions for Eintracht Frankfurt
20’ – Younes Ebnoutalib was substituted by Jean Bahoya
66’ – Oscar Hojlund was replaced by Mahmoud Dahoud
67’ – Ansgar Knauff went off for Mario Götze
77’ – Ellyes Skhiri was substituted by Nnamdi Collins and Ritsu Doan by Ayoube Amaimouni-Echghouyab
Yellow Cards for Eintracht Frankfurt:
8’ – Arnaud Kalimuendo
51’ – Arthur Theate