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DFB Cup showdown: Bielefeld challenges Union, Paderborn welcomes Leverkusen!
On October 28th and 29th, 2023, SC Paderborn will host Bayer Leverkusen in the DFB Cup. Who will win the duel?
DFB Cup showdown: Bielefeld challenges Union, Paderborn welcomes Leverkusen!
The draw for the second round of the DFB Cup has produced exciting encounters that will captivate football fans in the region. Two exciting games are scheduled for October 28th and 29th, 2023. The DSC Arminia Bielefeld meets 1. FC Union in Berlin, while SC Paderborn welcomes Bayer Leverkusen at home. These encounters promise lots of drama and fighting spirit!
The draw took place on Sunday evening in the German Football Museum in Dortmund, and the lottery fairy was none other than Dr. Felix Brych, a Bundesliga-ranked referee. For Bielefeld's coach Steffen Baumgart, the duel against Union Berlin is special, as the team already won against this opponent last season - back then with a clear 2-0 in the cup.
The way to the round of 16
Both teams have already shown great performances to reach the round of 16. Bielefeld narrowly beat Werder Bremen 1-0 in the first round, while Paderborn celebrated a convincing 3-1 win against third division team Viktoria Köln. Paderborn's managing director Martin Hornberger expressed optimism about the upcoming match against Leverkusen, which represents an attractive opponent for his team.
The current situation for Leverkusen is anything but rosy: under coach Erik ten Hag, they have only picked up one point after two Bundesliga games. Paderborn's sports director Sebastian Lange is hoping for a surprise against the Bundesliga team, but history doesn't necessarily speak in Paderborn's favor. In the last cup duels, the team had to admit defeat in both 2023 and 2019.
Cup rush in the Schüco Arena
Another successful cup performance culminated last season: Bielefeld won the semi-final against Bayer Leverkusen 2-1, which meant they reached the DFB Cup final for the first time in the club's history. The atmosphere in the Schüco Arena was electric after the fans stormed the pitch after the final whistle. Leverkusen showed a weak performance and could not overcome the Bielefeld defense.
Wörl scored the first goal after a beautiful cross, the second came due to a defensive mistake by Leverkusen. Bielefeld has established itself as a serious opponent in this cup competition and has already left several Bundesliga teams behind.
The entire football world is looking forward to the upcoming cup games and the possibility that Arminia Bielefeld and SC Paderborn can once again cause a sensation. The DFB bonus of over 847,000 euros for reaching the round of 16 could provide additional incentive. All games will be broadcast live on the pay-TV channel Sky, so fans won't miss a second.