Arminia Bielefeld Upsets Werder Bremen 2-1, Advances to DFB Cup Semifinals

In a stunning upset, third-division team Arminia Bielefeld defeated Bundesliga side Werder Bremen 2-1 to advance to the semifinals of the DFB Cup. Bielefeld, which had previously knocked out Union Berlin and SC Freiburg, took an early lead with goals from Marius Wörl and an own goal by Julián Malatini. Although Oliver Burke scored for Bremen in the second half, it wasn't enough to level the match, and Bielefeld held on for the victory. The win marks Bielefeld's first semifinal appearance since the 2014/15 season, demonstrating their remarkable underdog status in this year's tournament. As they await their next opponents, Bielefeld joins Bayer Leverkusen and VfB Stuttgart in the final four, with the last semifinal spot to be decided between RB Leipzig and VfL Wolfsburg. Fans celebrated the victory passionately, highlighting the team's unexpected success despite their relegation struggles in recent years.