Xhaka Confronts Fans After Leverkusen's Upsetting DFB-Pokal Loss

Bayer Leverkusen suffered a shocking 2-1 defeat to third-tier Arminia Bielefeld in the DFB-Pokal semi-finals, ending their hopes of retaining the trophy they won last season. After leading with a goal from Jonathan Tah, Leverkusen conceded two quick goals, prompting outrage among the traveling fans. Granit Xhaka, the Swiss midfielder, confronted fans in a heated exchange post-match, reflecting the deep disappointment and frustration over the team's performance. This incident mirrored Xhaka's past confrontations with fans during his time at Arsenal, as emotions ran high after the unexpected loss. With Leverkusen sitting second in the Bundesliga, they now face the possibility of ending the season without silverware, trailing six points behind Bayern Munich. The defeat marks a significant decline for a team that had a record-breaking campaign the previous year.