Bundesliga: Double strike paves way for VfB Stuttgart to win against Mainz 05

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Undav ensures decision

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After the bitter exit in the DFB Cup, VfB Stuttgart successfully managed their frustration and underlined their Champions League ambitions. The Swabians beat second-to-last FSV Mainz 05 3-1 (2-0) on Sunday and consolidated third place in the table with their third league win in a row. The lead over fifth-placed RB Leipzig is already six points.

A double strike within three minutes from Maximilian Mittelstädt (45th + 2) and Jamie Leweling (45th + 5) paved the way for the return of top scorer Serhou Guirassy to ultimately secure his 14th success of the season. National team candidate Deniz Undav (73′) made the decision in front of 52,500 spectators, before Ludovic Ajorque at least scored the final point for Mainz (76′).

The Rheinhessen, on the other hand, are the only team in the league still waiting for their first away win of this season and are in acute danger of relegation. The gap to the first non-relegation place is now nine points. The pressure on coach Jan Siewert is growing.

The game was initially difficult to get going. On the one hand, because both teams couldn’t find a gap. On the other hand, due to fan protests against investors joining the German Football League. That’s why the game had to be interrupted in the early stages. Tennis balls and other objects kept flying onto the lawn. Referee Deniz Aytekin waited before sending both teams towards the dugouts. It wasn’t until almost a quarter of an hour later that things continued – and how: After a cross, Merveille Papela missed from a tight angle to make it 1-0 for the guests.

VfB coach Sebastian Hoeneß had hoped for a reaction after the 2-3 defeat in the quarter-finals of the cup at Bayer Leverkusen and warned against Mainz. “The table does not reflect what lies ahead. We need a top performance,” he said. However, his team initially found it difficult to put their words into action. National player Chris Führich was still one of the assets.

The 55 most visited football stadiums in 2023: Stuttgart in top 25

55. Al-Ittihad | King Abdullah Sports City | Points Ø: 2.19 | Audience average: 37,061

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Capacity: 62,345 | League games in 2023: 16

Among other things There are no valid visitor numbers from Argentina.

54. Corinthians | Neo Quimica Arena | Points Ø: 1.76 | Audience average: 37,583

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Capacity: 49,205 | League games in 2023: 25

53. RC Lens | Stade Bollaert-Delelis | Points Ø: 2.37 | Audience average: 37,874

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Capacity: 38,223 | League games in 2023: 19

52. Juventus | Allianz Stadium | Points Ø: 2.25 | Audience average: 38,526

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Capacity: 41,507 | League games in 2023: 20

51. FC Porto | Estádio do Dragão | Points Ø: 2.5 | Audience average: 38,548

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Capacity: 50,033 | League games in 2023: 16

50. Fenerbahce | Ülker Stadyumu FB | Points Ø: 2.28 | Audience average: 38,719

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Capacity: 47,834 | League games in 2023: 18

49. Everton FC | Goodison Park | Points Ø: 1.1 | Audience average: 39,177

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Capacity: 39,571 | League games in 2023: 21

48. Tigres UANL | Estadio Universitario | Points Ø: 1.67 | Audience average: 39,427

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Capacity: 41,886 | League games in 2023: 18

47. Chelsea | Stamford Bridge | Points Ø: 1.18 | Audience average: 39,900

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Capacity: 40,853 | League games in 2023: 22

46. ​​Sunderland | Stadium of Light | Points Ø: 1.47 | Audience average: 40,456

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Capacity: 48,707 | League games in 2023: 19

45. Barca | Olimpic Lluís Companies | Points Ø: 2.4 | Audience average: 40,737

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Capacity: 55,926 | League games in 2023: 10

The club will play in the Olympic Stadium in 2023/24 due to renovation work at Camp Nou

44. Valencia | Mestalla | Points Ø: 1.58 | Audience average: 41,532

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Capacity: 49,430 | League games in 2023: 19

43. Werder | Weser Stadium | Points Ø: 1.17 | Audience average: 41,591

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Capacity: 42,100 | League games in 2023: 18

42. Aston Villa | Villa Park | Points Ø: 2.5 | Audience average: 41,594

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Capacity: 42,682 | League games in 2023: 20

There are no official figures available for two home games

41. Galatasaray | RAMS Park | Points Ø: 2.9 | Audience average: 42,479

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Capacity: 52,223 | League games in 2023: 20

40. Kaiserslautern | Fritz Walter Stadium | Points Ø: 1.42 | Audience average: 42,826

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Capacity: 48,500 | League games in 2023: 17

39. O. Lyon | Groupama Stadium | Points Ø: 1.35 | Audience average: 43,423

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Capacity: 59,186 | League games in 2023: 20

38. Beijing Guoan | Workers Stadium | Points Ø: 1.87 | Audience average: 43,769

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Capacity: 68,000 | League games in 2023: 15

37. Athletic Bilbao | San Mamés | Points Ø: 1.62 | Audience average: 44,206

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Capacity: 53,289 | League games in 2023: 21

36. FC Sao Paulo | Estádio Cicero Pompeu de Toledo | Points Ø: 2.04 | Audience average: 44,307

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Capacity: 72,039 | League games in 2023: 24

35. Lazio Rome | Olympia di Roma | Points Ø: 1.9 | Audience average: 44,639

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Capacity: 73,261 | League games in 2023: 20

34. RB Leipzig | Red Bull Arena | Points Ø: 2.33 | Audience average: 45,708

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Capacity: 47,069 | League games in 2023: 18

33. SSC Napoli | Stadio Diego Armando Maradona | Points Ø: 1.7 | Audience average: 46,398

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Capacity: 54,726 | League games in 2023: 20

32. PSG | Parc des Princes | Points Ø: 2.05 | Audience average: 46,417

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Capacity: 49,691 | League games in 2023: 20

31. Feyenoord | De Kuip | Points Ø: 2.33 | Audience average: 47,083

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Capacity: 47,500 | League games in 2023: 18

30. Atlanta United | Mercedes Benz Stadium | Points Ø: 2.0 | Audience average: 47,526

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Capacity: 73,019 | League games in 2023: 17

29. Glasgow Rangers | Ibrox Stadium | Points Ø: 2.29 | Audience average: 49,155

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Capacity: 50,987 | League games in 2023: 14

28. Hertha BSC | Olympic Stadium | Points Ø: 1.47 | Audience average: 49,531

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Capacity: 74,667 | League games in 2023: 17

27. Real Betis | Benito Villamarin | Points Ø: 1.63 | Audience average: 49,796

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Capacity: 60,721 | League games in 2023: 19

26. 1. FC Cologne | RheinEnergieSTADION | Points Ø: 1.0 | Audience average: 49,800

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Capacity: 50,000 | League games in 2023: 17

25. VfB Stuttgart | MHPArena | Points Ø: 1.78 | Audience average: 50,297

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Capacity: 60449 | League games in 2023: 18

Due to renovation work, not all capacity was available

24. Gladbach | Borussia Park | Points Ø: 1.53 | Audience average: 52,016

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Capacity: 54,042 | League games in 2023: 17

23. Newcastle | St James’ Park | Points Ø: 2.2 | Audience average: 52,107

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Capacity: 52,338 | League games in 2023: 20

22. Liverpool | Anfield | Points Ø: 2.47 | Audience average: 52,436

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Capacity: 57,600 | League games in 2023: 19

Due to renovation work, not all capacity was available

21. E. Frankfurt | Deutsche Bank Park | Points Ø: 2.0 | Audience average: 53,006

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Capacity: 56,500 | League games in 2023: 17

Due to renovation work, not all capacity was available

20. Man City | Etihad Stadium | Points Ø: 2.68 | Audience average: 53,305

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Capacity: 55,017 | League games in 2023: 19

There are no official figures available for a home game

19. Ajax | Johan Cruijff ArenA | Points Ø: 2.06 | Audience average: 53,767

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Capacity: 55,600 | League games in 2023: 18

18. HSV | Volksparkstadion | Points Ø: 2.56 | Audience average: 56,323

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Capacity: 57,000 | League games in 2023: 16

17. Flamengo | Estádio Mario Filho | Points Ø: 2.13 | Audience average: 56,689

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Capacity: 78,838 | League games in 2023: 22

16. Atlético Madrid | Civitas Metropolitano | Points Ø: 2.68 | Audience average: 57,285

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Capacity: 70,460 | League games in 2023: 22

15. Celtic Glasgow | Celtic Park | Points Ø: 2.45 | Audience average: 58,655

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Capacity: 60,832 | League games in 2023: 20

14. Benfica | Estádio da Luz | Points Ø: 2.44 | Audience average: 59,125

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Capacity: 64,642 | League games in 2023: 16

13. O. Marseille | Velodromes | Points Ø: 1.94 | Audience average: 59,301

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Capacity: 67,394 | League games in 2023: 18

12. Arsenal | Emirates Stadium | Points Ø: 2.13 | Audience average: 60,199

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Capacity: 60,704 | League games in 2023: 22

11. Schalke | Veltins Arena | Points Ø: 1.53 | Audience average: 61,336

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Capacity: 62,271 | League games in 2023: 17

10. Real Madrid | Santiago Bernabeu | Points Ø: 2.45 | Audience average: 61,499

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Capacity: 81,044 | League games in 2023: 20

Due to renovation work, not all capacity was available

9. Spurs | Tottenham Stadium | Points Ø: 1.95 | Audience average: 61,566

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Capacity: 62,062 | League games in 2023: 19

8. AS Roma | Olympia di Roma | Points Ø: 2.19 | Audience average: 62,133

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Capacity: 73,261 | League games in 2023: 21

7. West Ham | London Stadium | Points Ø: 1.84 | Audience average: 62,470

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Capacity: 62,500 | League games in 2023: 19

6. AC Milan | Giuseppe Meazza | Points Ø: 2.15 | Audience average: 71,449

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Capacity: 75,923 | League games in 2023: 20

5. Inter Milan | Giuseppe Meazza | Points Ø: 2.19 | Audience average: 72,960

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Capacity: 75,923 | League games in 2023: 21

4. Man United | Old Trafford | Points Ø: 2.27 | Audience average: 73,586

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Capacity: 74,879 | League games in 2023: 22

3. FC Bayern | Allianz Arena | Points Ø: 2.35 | Audience average: 75,003

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Capacity: 75,024 | League games in 2023: 17

2. BVB | SIGNAL IDUNA PARK | Points Ø: 2.37 | Audience average: 81,312

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Capacity: 81,365 | League games in 2023: 15

Siewert’s visiting team did not hide and came to the goal of Fabian Bredlow, who was replacing the ailing goalkeeper Alexander Nübel, mainly through counterattacks. At the last moment, Stenzel cleared the ball in front of winter newcomer Jessic Ngankam (37th).

With VfB’s best opportunity before taking the lead, Führich alone made it too squandered in front of Robin Zentner. The fans were still able to celebrate before the break: in the long injury time, a cross from Stenzel flew past three defenders to Mittelstädt, who scored in the second league game in a row. Shortly afterwards, Leweling increased – Stenzel once again shone as a pioneer.

Mainz’s resistance seemed broken after the two setbacks. The “We want to see you fight” chants from our own fans at the start of the second half were not followed by a decisive reaction, although the changes in the offensive at least triggered a small impulse.

The hosts exuded a completely different self-image. Even after the break they took control and looked for gaps. But it took almost half an hour before things became really dangerous again. Undav gave Zentner no chance to defend himself. The Rhenish Hessians then rebelled again and came close again through Ajorque. But they couldn’t score another goal.

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