Arminia Bielefeld Stuns Werder Bremen to Reach DFB-Pokal Semifinals

The third-division team eliminates its third Bundesliga opponent in a dramatic 2-1 victory, continuing its historic cup run.

Arminia Bielefeld defeated Werder Bremen 2-1 in the DFB-Pokal quarterfinals, marking the team's third consecutive victory against a Bundesliga club in this tournament.
The victory was secured through a first-half goal by Marius Wörl and an own goal by Bremen's Julian Malatini, with Bremen unable to recover despite a second-half goal by Oliver Burke.
Bielefeld's aggressive, high-pressing style and home-field advantage at the Schüco-Arena contributed significantly to their success, with fans creating an electric atmosphere.
This marks the fourth time in Arminia's history that the club has reached the DFB-Pokal semifinals, a feat last achieved in 2015 when the team was also in the third division.
Despite injuries to key players Roberts Uldrikis and Maximilian Großer, the financial windfall from the semifinal qualification is expected to bolster the club's long-term ambitions.