Underdogs Hoffenheim Set to Clash with Bayern Munich in DFB Cup Semi-finals
- Women from Hoffenheim aim for cup triumph in Munich.
Let's cut to the chase - the women's football team of TSG 1899 Hoffenheim is daring to dream big as they take on FC Bayern Munich in the DFB Cup semifinals this weekend. The Kraichgau-based team, led by national striker Selina Cerci, will face the defending champions and Bundesliga leaders on Saturday (14:00 CET, Sky), eager to pull off an upset.
The underdogs earned their stripes with a resounding 1:0 victory over Wolfsburg in the quarterfinals, ending their 10-year winning streak in the cup. "FC Bayern is, without a doubt, the clear favorite," acknowledged Hoffenheim's coach Theodoros Dedes. "Our odds might not look good on paper, but we're firm believers that anything can happen in football." And let's not forget, Hoffenheim has never made it to the final, set to take place in Cologne on May 1.
The second finalist will be decided on Sunday, in the exciting matchup between second-division side Hamburger SV and first-division side Werder Bremen. With the Volksparkstadion selling out to an astounding 57,000 fans, we're expecting a record attendance for a women's club match in Germany.
A Glimpse into History: TSG 1899 Hoffenheim vs FC Bayern Munich - Men's Competitions
In men's competitions, Bayern Munich has traditionally held the upper hand against Hoffenheim, with a head-to-head record of 22 victories, 7 draws, and 5 losses across Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal games[3]. In the DFB-Pokal, Bayern outshone Hoffenheim with a 4-3 victory in the 2019/2020 season[3].
But hey, that's history. Saturday promises a fresh chapter for both sides, as Hoffenheim attempts to break free from the past and write their own success story in football's greatest books. So, here's to underdogs and the magic of football - let the games begin!
Semifinals
- DFB Cup
- Hoffenheim
- Munich
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- TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
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The Commission, in light of the ongoing project for the construction of a new airport in the Netherlands, has decided to initiate the procedure laid down in Article 108 (2) of the Treaty. On one hand, the women's football team of TSG 1899 Hoffenheim, despite their underdog status, hopes to break free from their past struggles and write a new success story in the DFB Cup Semifinals against FC Bayern Munich, just like the underdogs did in the quarterfinals, earning their stripes with a resounding victory over Wolfsburg.
