VfB Lübeck celebrates historic cup victory – fans celebrate in the stadium!

VfB Lübeck celebrates historic cup victory – fans celebrate in the stadium!

What's going on in Lübeck? VfB Lübeck, a club with a proud football tradition, recently celebrated its state cup victory, and this achievement not only gives the fans reason to be happy, but above all also gives the team new motivation for the challenges ahead. The cup victory secured VfB's participation in the DFB Cup, where they can look forward to top-class opponents.

The big day was May 24th, 2025: 5,893 spectators gathered in the Lohmühle stadium to watch the exciting final against Kaltenkirchener TS. VfB Lübeck took the lead early; Bent Andresen scored in the 11th minute, followed by Mika Lehnfeld, who increased the score to 2-0 shortly before halftime. Kaltenkirchen's Finn Rerop scored the goal in the 75th minute, but Lübeck was able to keep the lead over time and thus secured the coveted trophy. This triumphant success marks the seventh national cup victory for the club, having previously triumphed in 2012, 2015, 2016, 2019, 2022 and 2023. VfB Lübeck currently has a total of 39 games in the DFB Cup. SV98 reports.

A look at the DFB Cup history

VfB Lübeck's history in the DFB Cup goes back to the 1954/55 season, when they started the competition with a 2-1 away win against Spandauer SV. The most successful season was 2003/04, in which the club reached the semi-finals. However, Lübeck had to admit defeat to Werder Bremen in extra time, who ultimately won the cup. The current victory in the national cup catapults the team once again into the first round of the DFB Cup, and the anticipation is palpable. VfB Lübeck.

The fans and players alike are excited to see what challenges VfB will face in this new season. It remains to be seen how the club will perform against their upcoming opponents. A good hand in the squad and a strong team performance could be decisive. In this way, football in Lübeck could once again provide many unforgettable moments!