Bielefeld Stuns Leverkusen, Reaches German Cup Final

In a stunning upset, third-division Arminia Bielefeld defeated reigning German Cup champions Bayer Leverkusen 2-1, securing their first-ever appearance in the German Cup final. After Leverkusen took an early lead with a goal from Jonathan Tah, Bielefeld quickly equalized through Marius Wörl and then took the lead just before halftime with a strike from Maximilian Großer. This victory marks Bielefeld's remarkable journey, having previously eliminated other Bundesliga teams, and makes them only the fourth third-division team to reach the final. Head coach Michel Kniat praised his team's performance, while Leverkusen's Robert Andrich acknowledged their poor play. Bielefeld now awaits their opponent for the final, either RB Leipzig or Stuttgart, with a chance to secure a Europa League spot next season. The win highlights the unpredictable nature of cup competitions and the potential for underdogs to thrive.