Last-gasp drama: Stuttgart snatch point in 96th minute against Hoffenheim

Hoffenheim nearly made it four when Vladimír Coufal tested Nübel with a powerful free-kick, but Stuttgart stayed within touching distance - and capitalized soon after.

A misplaced pass from Kramarić allowed Stuttgart to break, with Leweling setting up Ermedin Demirović, who finished coolly to make it 3-2 in the 64th minute, again exposing Baumann at his near post.

Moments later, Stuttgart suffered a major setback. Captain Atakan Karazor was sent off for a reckless foul on Asllani, reducing the visitors to ten men with over 20 minutes still to play.

Despite the numerical disadvantage, Stuttgart refused to back down. Hoffenheim initially looked comfortable, but as the match entered its final phase, the visitors began to apply relentless pressure. Wave after wave of Stuttgart attacks tested Hoffenheim’s defense, with Baumann forced into several key interventions.

As the clock ticked into stoppage time, Hoffenheim seemed on the brink of a vital win. But Stuttgart had the final say. In the 96th minute, Tiago Tomás found space in the box and converted to complete a remarkable comeback and make it 3-3.

The final whistle sparked contrasting emotions: jubilation for Stuttgart, who earned a deserved point against the odds, and disbelief for Hoffenheim, who saw a crucial victory slip away at the last moment.

In the context of the Champions League race, the result leaves everything wide open. Both sides remain level on points - and with just two matchdays remaining, the battle for the top four is far from decided.