DFB-Pokal

DFB-Pokal

Bayer 04 has reached the final of the national cup competition in Berlin's Olympic Stadium five times. In 1993, the Werkself won the title with a 1:0 victory against the amateurs of Hertha BSC. In the 2023/24 season, the Werkself lifted the DFB Cup for a second time in the club's history with a 1-0 win against 1. FC Kaiserslautern.

DFB-Pokal - 02.04.2025

Werkself review #DSCB04: 'It really hurts'

There is still great frustration the day after the DFB Pokal exit: After the game in Bielefeld where the double winners were at times unable to perform to their usual standards, head coach Xabi Alonso, captain Lukas Hradecky and Co. were self-critical but they also paid Arminia Bielefeld deserved and highest respect, and wanted to turn this negative experience into energy for the remaining games in the Bundesliga. The Werkself review of the DFB Pokal semi-final.

DFB-Pokal - 01.04.2025

2-1 defeat in Bielefeld – Werkself miss out on DFB Pokal final

The Werkself lost 2-1 at Arminia Bielefeld in the DFB Pokal semi-final. After an early strike from Jonathan Tah (17'), the hosts turned the game around in the first half with goals from Marius Wörl (20') and Maximilian Großer (45+3'). Bayer 04 are the fourth Bundesliga team to have lost against Arminia Bielefeld in the current cup competition.

DFB-Pokal - 01.04.2025

Matchday news #DSCB04: Second successive final in sight with over 3,000 fans

The Werkself are away to Arminia Bielefeld at the SchücoArena tonight, 1 April (kick-off: 20:45 CEST) in the DFB Pokal semi-finals. Matchday news brings you the latest information on the game between the team fourth in the third division and the holders from Leverkusen.

DFB-Pokal - 31.03.2025

Brinkmann ahead of #DSCB04: “Anything can happen in Bielefeld”

Arminia Bielefeld of the 3. Liga have already eliminated three Bundesliga teams and one club from Bundesliga 2 in this season’s DFB Pokal. Now they face holders Bayer 04 in the semi-final on Tuesday. Speaking to bayer04.de ahead of the game, former Arminia player Ansgar Brinkmann talks about what the Werkself can expect in Bielefeld and what reaching the final would mean in the club’s history…

DFB-Pokal - 31.03.2025

Our next opponents: Arminia Bielefeld causing upsets

This could be a great season for Arminia Bielefeld. They currently sit fourth in the 3. Liga and are pushing for promotion back to Bundesliga 2. In the DFB Pokal, they have already eliminated three Bundesliga clubs on their way to the semi-finals. Could Bielefeld now cause yet another cupset against the Werkself on Tuesday (kick-off at 8.45pm CEST)? Here’s all you need to know about our next opponents.