The TSG Hoffenheim won their third German U19 title in front of over 6,000 fans, with Maxim Naumann and Finn Sherlock scoring the goals. The team from Sinsheim dominated the match from the start, with Naumann scoring the opening goal after 19 minutes. Sherlock doubled the lead in the 37th minute, and Hoffenheim's defense kept a clean sheet throughout the match. The 1.FC Köln, the defending champions, tried to come back in the second half, but Hoffenheim's defense was solid and kept the zero. The Kraichgauer had several chances to score a third goal in the final minutes, but they were denied by the Cologne defense or the outstanding goalkeeper Timo Schmitz. Hoffenheim, who won the double in 2024, had beaten FSV Mainz 05 2-1 in the semifinals. Cologne had beaten SC Paderborn 3-2 in extra time and qualified for the final in Sinsheim. With the new title, Hoffenheim qualified for the European Youth League next season. "A well-deserved victory", said U-20 coach and former VfB Stuttgart coach Hannes Wolf, who was present in Sinsheim: "Hoffenheim was better in this final match."