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Hoeneß and VfB eagerly await the clash with Dortmund

Under floodlights, in-form VfB Stuttgart will face Borussia Dortmund in the round of 16 of the DFB Cup. The Swabians have already shown how to beat BVB this season.

Stuttgart coach Sebastian Hoeneß stands in the stadium before the game. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de
Stuttgart coach Sebastian Hoeneß stands in the stadium before the game. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de

Soccer - Hoeneß and VfB eagerly await the clash with Dortmund

VfB Stuttgart will host Borussia Dortmund in the round of 16 of the DFB Cup on Wednesday evening (20:45/ZDF and Sky). The Swabians want to continue their winning streak in this first division clash and advance to the quarter-finals with a victory. In the Bundesliga, Stuttgart have been surprisingly strong this season, winning their home match against Dortmund 2:1 on November 11.

The chances of winning the cup have increased for both teams, as record winners Bayern Munich and defending champions RB Leipzig have already been eliminated and other Bundesliga clubs have also failed early on. Last season, VfB reached the semi-finals of the DFB Cup, but then lost to Eintracht Frankfurt.

The clash with Dortmund now marks the start of a major challenge for coach Sebastian Hoeneß ' team: On Sunday, they face league leaders Bayer Leverkusen. A week later, VfB will host Bayern.

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  1. The sky above Stuttgart is expected to be clear on Wednesday evening, providing an ideal setting for the DFB Cup match between VfB and Borussia Dortmund.
  2. Sebastian Hoeneß, the coach of VfB Stuttgart, has been eagerly anticipating the clash against Borussia Dortmund, recalling their 2-1 victory in the Bundesliga last November.
  3. The crowd in Baden-Württemberg's Swabia region is excited for the DFB Cup match, as it offers a chance for VfB Stuttgart to avenge their previous loss to Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga soccer league.
  4. The DFB Cup match against Borussia Dortmund is crucial for VfB Stuttgart, as they aim to build momentum ahead of their tough Bundesliga fixtures against Bayer Leverkusen and Bayern Munich.
  5. The eliminations of Bayern Munich and RB Leipzig in the DFB Cup have created an opportunity for both VfB Stuttgart and Borussia Dortmund to emerge as potential winners, with a place in the quarter-finals at stake.
  6. Germany's soccer league has been filled with surprises this season, with VfB Stuttgart's impressive performance in the Bundesliga and their upset win against Borussia Dortmund in November.
  7. ZDF and Sky have secured the broadcasting rights for the DFB Cup match between VfB Stuttgart and Borussia Dortmund, promising viewers a thrilling encounter between two of Germany's most prominent soccer clubs.
  8. As the sun sets in North Rhine-Westphalia and the lights come on at Signal Iduna Park, Borussia Dortmund will face a formidable challenge from their Swabian rivals, VfB Stuttgart, in the DFB Cup.

Source: www.stern.de

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