Unbelievable DFB Cup Upsets: Leverkusen Escapes late, Saarbrücken Keeps the Magic Alive
The DFB Cup is stirring up some excitement with unexpected outcomes. Bundesliga giants Bayer Leverkusen and third-division team 1. FC Saarbrücken are now in the quarter-finals, shocking the football world.
In a nail-biting event, Saarbrücken defeated Bundesliga side Eintracht Frankfurt 2-0 (0-0) at home. Kai Brünker netted the first goal in the 64th minute, followed by Luca Kerber scoring the second in the 78th. Adding to the drama, Frankfurt's Noel Futkeu was shown a red card in the final moments for an attack.
Maintaining their dominant position, Bayer Leverkusen, the Bundesliga leaders, clinched a comfortable 3-1 (2-0) win against second-division team SC Paderborn. Goals from Victor Boniface (12), Exequiel Palacios (29), and Patrik Schick (87) secured the victory for Leverkusen. Unfortunately, international Florian Wirtz had to leave the field before halftime due to an injury from a heel kick.
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During the quarters, Bayer Leverkusen overcame a 2-goal deficit against 1. FC Köln, eventually snatching a dramatic 3-2 victory thanks to Victor Boniface's last-minute goal.
Bayer Leverkusen's DFB Cup Triumph
- Continuing to charm football fans, Saarbrücken’s fairytale journey in the DFB Cup saw them oust reigning champions FC Bayern Munich in the previous round.
- Despite a stern test, Bayer Leverkusen assumed control in their DFB Cup clash against SC Paderborn, ultimately winning convincingly.
- In an unexpected turn of events, Noel Futkeu of Eintracht Frankfurt was sent off in the closing stages for an attack against Saarbrücken.
- Saarbrücken's enchanting DFB Cup adventure persists, as they triumph over the Bundesliga team Eintracht Frankfurt, defeating them 2-0.
- Refusing to seal their Cinderella story, Saarbrücken displays no signs of slowing down, with Kai Brünker and Luca Kerber contributing critical goals.
As the intensity of the DFB Cup race heightens, soccer enthusiasts in Germany are anxiously awaiting the upcoming fixtures and probable encounters involving powerhouses like Bayer Leverkusen and Saarbrücken.
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Here's the remaining DFB Cup quarter-final matchups following VfB Stuttgart and Bayer Leverkusen's victories:
- VfB Stuttgart vs. Augsburg
- Bayer Leverkusen vs. Werder Bremen
- Arminia Bielefeld vs. Werder Bremen (this match takes place on February 25th, 8:45 PM CET)
- RB Leipzig vs. Wolfsburg (this match takes place on February 26th, 8:45 PM CET).
[1] Source: DFB (Deutscher Fußball-Bund) schedule.
