El Khannouss Assists in Stuttgart's German Cup Final Qualification After 2-1 Victory Over Freiburg
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23 April 2026at21:37
Moroccan international Bilal El Khannouss continues to shine with Stuttgart, after providing a crucial assist on Thursday evening against Freiburg in a 2-1 victory, leading his team to the DFB-Pokal semifinals for the second consecutive time.
El Khannouss successfully changed the course of the match after coming on as a substitute in the 63rd minute. His team was trailing 0-1 when he delivered the assist for the equalizer, scored by his teammate Deniz Undav, around the 70th minute, making it 1-1.
El Khannouss's contribution helped guide his team into extra time, where Tiago Tomás scored Stuttgart's second goal in the 119th minute of the second extra-time period.
Q&A
What was the outcome of the Stuttgart vs. Freiburg DFB-Pokal semifinal?
Stuttgart secured a 2-1 victory over Freiburg in the DFB-Pokal semifinal, qualifying for the final. Moroccan international Bilal El Khannouss provided a crucial assist for the equalizer after coming on as a substitute, changing the game's momentum.
How did Bilal El Khannouss contribute to Stuttgart's win?
Bilal El Khannouss significantly impacted the match by coming on as a substitute in the 63rd minute when Stuttgart was trailing 0-1. He delivered the assist for the equalizer, helping his team force extra time and ultimately secure their 2-1 victory.
What does this DFB-Pokal victory mean for Stuttgart?
This victory means Stuttgart has qualified for the DFB-Pokal final, marking their second consecutive appearance in the tournament's decisive match. Their dramatic 2-1 win over Freiburg, featuring a late comeback, propels them to contend for the cup.
