Mittelstädt's Winning Goal Inspired by Brother’s Advice Secures Stuttgart’s Second Consecutive Bundesliga Victory
Maximilian Mittelstädt’s decisive goal against Werder Bremen, influenced by his goalkeeper brother’s advice, secures Stuttgart’s second straight Bundesliga win.
Key details
- Mittelstädt scored the winning goal in the 7th minute against Werder Bremen following his brother’s shooting advice.
- The goal was assisted by Grischa Prömel and led to Stuttgart’s second consecutive Bundesliga victory.
- Mittelstädt nearly scored again after halftime but hit the post.
- Coach Sebastian Hoeneß praised Mittelstädt’s determination, noting he played through a cramp.
Maximilian Mittelstädt, defender for VfB Stuttgart, scored the decisive goal in the Bundesliga match against Werder Bremen, securing a 1-0 victory for his team. The goal came in the 7th minute after a well-placed assist from Grischa Prömel. Mittelstädt credited his success to shooting advice from his brother Frederik, a goalkeeper, who told him to shoot “short corner high” – a tip Mittelstädt implemented perfectly by striking the ball powerfully into the upper corner from 14 meters out.
After the match, Mittelstädt revealed that his brother congratulated him and reminded him repeatedly about the shooting technique, which has become a trusted guideline in his play. The win was Stuttgart’s second consecutive victory in the Bundesliga, bringing their points total to twelve and advancing them into the upper half of the league table.
In the second half, Mittelstädt almost extended his personal tally but narrowly missed, hitting the post with a low shot. Despite suffering a cramp in his left calf around the 75th minute, he continued to play with determination, a commitment recognized by Stuttgart’s coach Sebastian Hoeneß. Hoeneß praised Mittelstädt’s perseverance and fighting spirit, calling it symbolic of the team’s overall resolve to overcome opponents.
This victory and Mittelstädt’s inspired goal have contributed to boosting the team’s morale and standing in the league, highlighting the valued role of family advice and individual determination in professional sports.
Source articles (2)
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sueddeutsche.de Nov 8, 2026
„Kurze Ecke hoch“: Bruder-Tipp hilft Stuttgarts Mittelstädt
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tagesspiegel.de Nov 8, 2026
Fußball-Bundesliga: „Kurze Ecke hoch“: Bruder-Tipp hilft Stuttgarts Mittelstädt
Source comparison
Goal placement
Sources report different placements for Mittelstädt's goal shot
sueddeutsche.de
"Mittelstädt scored... striking the ball powerfully into the upper corner from 14 meters out."
tagesspiegel.de
"He executed a powerful shot from 14 meters into the short corner of the net."
Why this matters: One source states that Mittelstädt shot into the 'upper corner', while the other claims he shot into the 'short corner'. This discrepancy affects the understanding of the goal's difficulty and execution.