Undav Seals Stuttgart Comeback in Five-Goal Thriller – Zagadou Dominates
Must Watch Futmetrix Score: 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.
Key Questions
Why was Dan-Axel Zagadou named Man of the Match?
His 9.2 rating and commanding defensive display stabilised Stuttgart against Augsburg's relentless attack, enabling the second-half dominance.
What created this five-goal thriller?
Five lead changes, VAR controversy, and two teams refusing to surrender—34 combined shots with 12 on target proved this was genuine end-to-end chaos.
How did Stuttgart overturn the 1-2 deficit?
Deniz Undav's brace (39th, 80th minutes) and structural superiority after the interval—Stuttgart controlled the second half completely.
Why is this match rated 99/100?
Our Futmetrix algorithm analyzed intensity, balance, and stakes. The final score of 99/100 places this match in the "Must Watch" category.
