Bielefeld captain hails surreal journey to cup final

Bielefeld captain hails surreal journey to cup final

Arminia Bielefeld captain Mael Corboz said his team's recent struggles have hardened their self-belief after the third-tier side beat holders Bayer Leverkusen 2-1 on Tuesday to reach their first German Cup final following a relegation battle last season.

Bielefeld 2-1 Leverkusen (Apr 1, 2025) Game Analysis

Third-tier Arminia Bielefeld stunned holders Bayer Leverkusen 2-1 on Tuesday, coming from a goal down to reach the German Cup final.

Third-Division Arminia Bielefeld Shock Holders Bayer Leverkusen In German Cup

German Cup holders Bayer Leverkusen suffered a shock 2-1 elimination at Arminia Bielefeld in the semi-finals of the competition on Tuesday. Xabi Alonso's side were heavily favoured to reach their second successive final but were outclassed from start to finish by their underdog opponents. Jonathan Tah's 17th-minute goal was cancelled out by a Marius Woerl strike for the hosts three minutes later. Maximilian Grosser's goal in first-half stoppage …

European football: Bielefeld stun Leverkusen to reach DFB-Pokal final

Third-tier Arminia Bielefeld send holders tumbling outParis Saint-Germain avoid scare against DunkerqueThird-tier Arminia Bielefeld stunned the DFB-Pokal holders, Bayer Leverkusen, 2-1 on Tuesday, coming from a goal down to reach the final. Bielefeld, who have eliminated four Bundesliga teams in consecutive rounds in the competition, became the fourth third-tier side to reach the final.“I am so proud of the team,” said the Bielefeld coach, Miché…

Arminia Bielefeld beat Bayer Leverkusen to reach cup final

Arminia Bielefeld have become only the fourth ever third-division club to reach the German Cup final after beating holders and reigning Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen in the semifinal.