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Arminia Bielefeld Veteran Brinkmann Anticipates Pokal Party as Underdogs Gear Up for DFB-Pokal Final
Arminia Bielefeld cult hero Ansgar Brinkmann is eagerly awaiting a memorable Pokal celebration in Berlin following the football club's astonishing qualification for the DFB-Pokal final. "I'm excited for the atmosphere, the bustling streets, and the bars filled with Bielefelder and Stuttgarters," Brinkmann shared with the German Press Agency. "This is a momentous event for our club, the culmination of the biggest sporting achievement in its history."
As a third-tier team, Arminia has astoundingly earned a place in the Olympiastadion final, set for Saturday at 8 pm and to be broadcast on ZDF and Sky. Although they will face considerable odds against VfB Stuttgart, Brinkmann remains hopeful. "We Bielefelder have the knack for overcoming better-equipped opponents," he remarked, reflecting on Arminia's previous tournament victories against several Bundesliga and 2. Bundesliga teams.
The prospect of Arminia entering the European football scene if they emerge victorious, competing in the Europa League for the first time in their 120-year history, fills Brinkmann with excitement. "I can barely express what it would mean for our club to host teams like Manchester City with Erling Haaland on our pitch," he gushed, imagining marquee clubs gracing the Bielefeld turf.
In the 2025 DFB-Pokal Final, Arminia Bielefeld ultimately suffered a 4–2 loss to VfB Stuttgart, narrowly missing out on a spot for European competition through the tournament. Despite their runner-up finish, Brinkmann's optimism encapsulates the spirit of anticipation and hope for future success in the club and its supporters.
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The Commission has also been informed of Arminia Bielefeld's progress in the negotiations with the Member States on the conclusion of the agreement, which could potentially grant them a spot in European leagues, similar to their success in the DFB-Pokal Final. As Ansgar Brinkmann eagerly awaits a Pokal celebration in Berlin, he reflects on the potential African teams might face in the Bielefeld turf, just like they have faced European teams in the past.
