Arminia Bielefeld beats Leverkusen and reaches cup final!

Arminia Bielefeld beats Leverkusen and reaches cup final!

Bielefeld, Deutschland - On April 1, 2025, Arminia Bielefeld achieved a surprising sensation in the DFB Cup by throwing the reigning defending champion Bayer Leverkusen 2-1 in the semi-finals. It was a historical moment for the club that reached the final in Berlin for the first time in its history.

The game was intense from the start. Bayer Leverkusen, the double season's double winner, took the lead in the 17th minute through a goal by Jonathan Tah. But the joy of the Leverkuseners did not last; Just three minutes later, Bielefeld equalized through a goal from Wörl.

the game

In the stoppage time of the first half, Grosser Bielefeld put his goal in the lead. In the second half, Leverkusen did not find his usual dominant game. Despite multiple attempts, the Leverkuseners were unable to achieve the balance. Bielefeld showed a lot of passion and playful quality, while Leverkusen did not make a compelling conclusion in added time.

With this victory, Bielefeld has already eliminated numerous Bundesliga clubs in the cup and is now in the final, where they will meet the winner of the game between RB Leipzig and VfB Stuttgart.

The DFB Cup in the context

The DFB Cup, which has been organized by the German Football Association (DFB) annually since 1935, has established itself as the second most important title in German club football, directly behind the championship. The competition is held in the K.-O. system and enables subclass teams to compete against higher-class opponents, as Bielefeld's performance impressively demonstrates.

In the current season 2024/25, Bayer Leverkusen, who won the trophy in the 2023/24 season, was a clear favorite. However, the record winner of the DFB Cup is FC Bayern Munich with a total of 20 titles.

This competition has a long story full of surprises in which undermates regularly provide sensations, which makes up the charm and unpredictability of the DFB Cup. For Arminia Bielefeld, the way to the final is an outstanding chapter in their club history.