Overview

• Stuttgart will face RB Leipzig on May 17 in their final Bundesliga match, used as a rehearsal for the DFB-Pokal final against Arminia Bielefeld on May 24.
• Angelo Stiller has started his recovery but remains unavailable for the Leipzig game, while Yannik Keitel continues to recover from a thigh hematoma.
• Defender Ameen al-Dakhil is also ruled out, and Finn Jeltsch may make a late return to the squad after dealing with muscular issues.
• Coach Sebastian Hoeneß has opted against squad rotation, emphasizing the importance of maintaining rhythm and cohesion ahead of the cup final.
• RB Leipzig is fighting for a Conference League spot, presenting Stuttgart with a competitive challenge and an opportunity to test their readiness for the final.