Undav Seals Stuttgart Comeback in Five-Goal Thriller – Zagadou Dominates

Incontournable Score Futmetrix: 99/100. Stuttgart's 3-2 victory over Augsburg proves their title credentials: trailing 1-2, they orchestrated a clinical comeback powered by Deniz Undav's brace and Dan-Axel Zagadou's defensive masterclass.

Augsburg's Early Ambush

The visitors struck like lightning. In the 8th minute, F. Rieder exploited Stuttgart chaos to fire Augsburg ahead after A. Claude-Maurice's assist. The intensity was immediate—this wasn't the expected mismatch between a fourth-place side and a relegation-battler. Stuttgart needed to respond, and they did, but not before enduring a scare that would define the match's frantic rhythm.

VAR Intervention and the Penalty Equaliser

Minute 16: VAR confirmed a penalty against Dan-Axel Zagadou. Two minutes later, M. Mittelstadt converted coolly to level at 1-1. But Augsburg refused to fold. Han-Noah Massengo's 26th-minute strike restored their lead at 1-2. The balance was razor-thin—five lead changes would follow. Stuttgart looked rattled; Augsburg played above themselves, pressing with a desperation that nearly paid dividends.

Undav Takes Over – The Brace That Won It

Then Deniz Undav arrived. The forward was everywhere, latching onto B. El Khannouss's pass in the 39th minute to make it 2-2, then sealing victory in the 80th minute after A. Stiller's assist: 3-2. His brace wasn't just decisive—it was clinical. With 62% possession and 12 shots on target, Stuttgart dominated the second half while Augsburg, despite admirable grit, simply ran out of answers.

Zagadou: The Silent Architect of Victory

Yet whilst Undav grabbed headlines, Dan-Axel Zagadou orchestrated the platform. His 9.2 rating reflected a performance of composure and command—the defensive general who turned Stuttgart's second half into a masterclass. Against Augsburg's chaotic 17-shot assault (38% possession, 73% pass accuracy), Stuttgart's structure shone: 82% passing accuracy, 470 successful passes. At the MHP Arena, this was Bundesliga football at its most balanced and unforgiving.