Fortuna Düsseldorf crushed Stuttgart 3-0, casting doubt on the Swabians' participation in European competitions. Details of the underdog's unexpected triumph.
Fortuna Düsseldorf created one of the biggest upsets of the Bundesliga season by crushing ambitious Stuttgart 3-0. This result significantly complicates the Swabians' fight for a European qualification spot.
Klinkovsky broke the resistance of the favorite
Just 11 minutes in, midfielder David Klinovsky scored from a corner kick. Stuttgart, sitting in 4th place, failed to seize the initiative from the team fighting for survival.
The game of 19-year-old defender "Fortuna" Leon Feits, who completely neutralized the dangerous Seru Girassi, was especially impressive.
The visiting team's head coach, Sebastian Hoeness, called this match "the worst of the season": "We underestimated the opponent and were punished for our overconfidence."
This isn't just a coincidence—we've been working on this tactical setup for three months specifically against high-pressing teams.
— Даниэль Тююне, тренер «Фортуны»
Statistical nightmare for Stuttgart
Analysts note record-low stats for Stuttgart: the team made 37% fewer passes in the final third compared to their season average.
This loss leaves Stuttgart just 3 points away from the Europa League zone, while Fortuna moves out of the relegation zone thanks to this victory.