DFB-Pokalfinale - 10 things to know with detail
- 1. The DFB-Pokalfinale, also known as the German Cup Final, is the final match of the DFB-Pokal, the premier knockout cup competition in German football.
- 2. The DFB-Pokal was first held in 1935, making it one of the oldest cup competitions in Europe.
- 3. The DFB-Pokalfinale is traditionally held at the Olympiastadion in Berlin, which has a seating capacity of over 74,000 spectators.
- 4. The DFB-Pokalfinale is typically held towards the end of the German football season, usually in May.
- 5. The DFB-Pokalfinale features the two teams that have progressed through the knockout rounds of the competition to reach the final.
- 6. The winner of the DFB-Pokalfinale not only receives the trophy but also earns a spot in the group stage of the following season's UEFA Europa League.
- 7. Bayern Munich holds the record for the most DFB-Pokal titles, with 20 wins as of 2021.
- 8. The 2021 DFB-Pokalfinale saw Borussia Dortmund defeat RB Leipzig 4-1 to clinch their fifth title in the competition.
- 9. The DFB-Pokalfinale is a highly anticipated match in German football, with fans from both teams traveling to Berlin to support their respective clubs.
- 10. The DFB-Pokalfinale is broadcast live on television in Germany and is also watched by millions of fans around the world.