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Arminia Bielefeld Stun Leverkusen to Reach German Cup Final

Posted : 02 April 2025

Arminia Bielefeld pulled off a remarkable upset by defeating defending champions Bayer Leverkusen 2-1 to secure a place in the German Cup final. The third-tier club made history by becoming the first team from outside Germany’s top two divisions to eliminate four Bundesliga sides in a single cup campaign.

 

 Before their victory over Leverkusen, Bielefeld had already knocked out Union Berlin, Freiburg, and Werder Bremen.

 

Leverkusen took an early lead in the 17th minute through Jonathan Tah, but their advantage was short-lived as Marius Worl equalized just three minutes later with a well-placed strike past Lukas Hradecky.

 

 The comeback was completed before halftime when Maximilian Grosser volleyed home from close range, handing Leverkusen their first German Cup defeat under manager Xabi Alonso.

 

Bielefeld coach Michel Kniat expressed his delight, stating that his team did not need luck because they controlled the game, and he would make an exception to celebrate with his players.

 

Bielefeld’s journey to the final is particularly impressive, given their recent struggles. After returning to the Bundesliga in 2020 following an 11-year absence, they suffered consecutive relegations and now compete in the third tier.

 

They join Union Berlin (2001), Energie Cottbus (1997), and Hertha Berlin’s reserve team (1993) as the only third-division teams to reach the final. Bielefeld now awaits their opponent, with Stuttgart and RB Leipzig set to face off in the other semi-final.

 

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