VfB Stuttgart fell to a 3–4 defeat against Bayer Leverkusen on Sunday, 16 March 2025, in a Bundesliga Matchday 26 fixture that kicked off at 18:30 UTC. Played 411 days ago, the result handed Leverkusen a crucial away victory at the Mercedes-Benz Arena, a ground where Stuttgart had been difficult to beat. The final scoreline of 3–4 reflected a high-scoring contest in the regular season, with both sides contributing to an eight-goal thriller that ultimately went the way of the visitors.

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