Overview

• Arminia Bielefeld, a third-division team until this month, reached the German Cup final after defeating four Bundesliga sides, including defending champions Bayer Leverkusen.
• The final in Berlin pits Bielefeld against VfB Stuttgart, a club with five league titles and three German Cup wins but a history of recent struggles, including two relegations in the past decade.
• Bielefeld coach Mitch Kniat has embraced the team's underdog status, stating they have 'no chance' but will use that as motivation to fight for victory.
• Stuttgart coach Sebastian Hoeness dismissed league-tier differences, emphasizing that Bielefeld's achievements make them worthy opponents as cup finalists.
• Bielefeld's remarkable run has galvanized their community, with an estimated 100,000 fans, far exceeding ticket allocations, traveling to Berlin to support the team.