FC Carl Zeiss Jena fights Bayer Leverkusen in the DFB Cup

FC Carl Zeiss Jena fights Bayer Leverkusen in the DFB Cup

The DFB Cup captures millions of football fans, and today there is an exciting duel: FC Carl Zeiss Jena receives Bayer 04 Leverkusen. With all the excitement in the air, the game is kicked off at 6:00 p.m. and the host has prepared well for this encounter. Jena has an impressive record in the Regionalliga Northeast, with five wins from five games and thus more than earned the league lead. With 15 points and a goal difference of 17: 6, you would like to grown the great challenge that Leverkusen is.

Jena has been celebrating impressive successes since the start of the season that give players and fans a special motivation. But the grapes hang up, because Leverkusen started the new season as a defending champion. In the past season, the club not only crowned the master but also secured the DFB Cup and the Supercup. The players from Leverkusen bring a certain dominance to the field, under the direction of coach Xabi Alonso, which is known for his tactical flexibility.

team constellation and tactical considerations

coach Henning Citizen of the hosts has little reason to change something in the successful installation of his team. He relies on a proven 4-1-3-2 formation, which means that only a change in the goalkeeper position is due: Alexios Dedidis will replace Marius Liesegang. On the other hand, Xabi Alonso will make seven changes in the start formation. Only the experienced players Jonathan Tah, Robert Andrich, Edmond Tabsoba and Jonas Hofmann can claim their places on the field, while a new tactical orientation is expected in 3-4-2-1

The list of Leverkusen shows how serious you take the game. Even if the focus for many is on the upcoming league games, the trophy is an unforgettable goal. In this encounter, Jena will have to prove that they can accept the challenge and are ready to move into the next round.

The trophy - a stage for surprises

It is no secret that the DFB Cup sometimes has surprising twists. Some favorites have already failed in the first round. Only four first and second division clubs, including the 1. FC Magdeburg, Fortuna Düsseldorf, VfL Bochum and Hannover 96, saved themselves. FC Carl Zeiss Jena now sees his chance to establish itself in this tradition of the surprise teams. Especially after the surprise team of last season, the 1. FC Saarbrücken, has already left the competition, the path is now clear for Jena to write a similar story.

The cup game is therefore not only important for the teams and their fans, but also for great football in Germany. Jena wants to carry his name in the next round while Leverkusen wants to prove that they don't just dominate in the league. Therefore, this meeting is eagerly awaited this evening. Football will show us who ultimately keeps the upper hand and moves into the next round.