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Arminia Bielefeld Faces Bayer Leverkusen in Historic DFB-Pokal Semifinal Tonight

The third-division underdog aims for its first-ever final appearance, while defending champion Leverkusen approaches the match with key absences.

Bielefelds Trainer Mitch Kniat
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Leverkusen-Star Granit Xhaka

Overview

  • Arminia Bielefeld, a third-division team, has reached the DFB-Pokal semifinal after defeating three Bundesliga clubs, including Werder Bremen and SC Freiburg.
  • Bayer Leverkusen, the defending champion, enters the match as the favorite but will be without key players Florian Wirtz and Edmond Tapsoba due to injuries.
  • The match will take place at Bielefeld's Schüco-Arena tonight, with live broadcasts on ARD and Sky starting at 8:15 PM and kickoff at 8:45 PM local time.
  • Arminia's success in the competition has brought in €6.5 million in prize money, providing financial stability and enabling the club to address past debts.
  • Leverkusen's coach Xabi Alonso has warned his team not to underestimate Bielefeld, emphasizing the unpredictability of the tournament and the underdog's momentum.