Bayer Leverkusen

Rolfes and Carro command to release the pig During Celebration

Bayer Leverkusen can now rejoice after an eventful season filled with ups and downs, not having had the chance to do so previously. The team's double success was commemorated in grand fashion.

Funkel expresses interest in continuing: "I am open to it"

At 70 years old, Friedhelm Funkel shows no signs of stopping, even after enduring a cup final defeat. With an eagerness to return, he shares, "I might consider continuing at some point."

Alonso achieves a double victory after consuming a German brew.

Kaiserslautern present a tough challenge for Leverkusen in Berlin; however, after an enthralling cup contest, Xabi Alonso and his teammates can rejoice in their victory.

Eco-friendly restrooms at the DFB Cup championship in Berlin

Soccer fans generate a significant amount of waste during matches, and the German Football Association aims to mitigate this issue at the cup final in Berlin.

Leverkusen claims victory in the cup, securing a double triumph.

Kaiserslautern offer stiff opposition against Bayer Leverkusen in Berlin's game. Despite this, Xabi Alonso celebrates his team's triumph in an engaging cup final.

Many Lautern supporters rejoice at Breitscheidplatz in Berlin.

The DFB Cup final is a significant soccer event for the fans, commencing before the actual match. Especially the followers of the underdog team, Kaiserslautern, generate an early atmosphere.

Bayer Leverkusen achieves dual success by winning the cup.

Alonso switches benches five times - Lautern's aching wait for Alonso

Xabi Alonso, coach of German soccer team Bayer Leverkusen, has made significant swaps for the DFB Cup final against 1. FC Kaiserslautern. He substituted over 40% of the starting lineup that lost 3-0 to Atalanta Bergamo in the Europa League final on Wednesday. As expected, Lukas Hradecky took...

Environmental-friendly toilets at the DFB Cup final in Berlin

Soccer match attendees often leave behind heaps of trash. The German Football Association is making efforts to tackle this issue during the cup final in Berlin.

Lautern coach Alonso alters his lineup five times, with Ache left out.

Bayer Leverkusen's coach Xabi Alonso swapped out nearly half of his starting lineup for the DFB Cup final clash with 1. FC Kaiserslautern. This move came after his team lost 3-0 to Atalanta Bergamo in the Europa League final. As expected, Lukas Hradecky took over from Matej Kovar as the team's...

Over 40,000 enthusiastic Leverkusen supporters cheer on their team in the BayArena.

Double champions Leverkusen's players rejoice with fans in their home stadium, wrapping up a series of festive events. A revered team member is visibly emotional.

Gathering of the ages: Seasoned player confronts skilled trainer

Xabi Alonso may have Friedhelm Funkel as his father. With age differences of nearly 3 decades, the coaches of 1. FC Kaiserslautern and Alonso's team face off. They both hold great respect for each other.