![Kaiserslautern coach Friedhelm Funkel speaks at the post-match press conference.](https://cdn.aussiedlerbote.de/content/images/2024/05/27/290951/jpeg/4-3/1200/75/funkel-expresses-interest-in-continuing-i-am-open-to-it.webp)
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."
Hot-Topics![Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso celebrates after the victory with the trophy.](https://cdn.aussiedlerbote.de/content/images/2024/05/27/290937/jpeg/4-3/1200/75/alonso-achieves-a-double-victory-after-consuming-a-german-brew.webp)
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.
Hot-Topics![Leverkusen's players celebrate the 1:0 in the DFB Cup final against Kaiserslautern](https://cdn.aussiedlerbote.de/content/images/2024/05/27/290861/jpeg/4-3/1200/75/leverkusen-claims-near-flawless-season-ending-with-championship-and-cup.webp)
Favorites Bayer Leverkusen maintain dominance over 1. FC Kaiserslautern in the Berlin finals, ultimately securing both the championship and the DFB Cup.
Economy![The DFB Cup is presented on stage before the 81st final.](https://cdn.aussiedlerbote.de/content/images/2024/05/27/290851/jpeg/4-3/1200/75/eco-friendly-restrooms-at-the-dfb-cup-championship-in-berlin.webp)
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.
Hot-Topics![Leverkusen crowned the most successful season in the club's history by winning the DFB Cup.](https://cdn.aussiedlerbote.de/content/images/2024/05/27/290843/jpeg/4-3/1200/75/leverkusen-claims-victory-in-the-cup-securing-a-double-triumph.webp)
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.
Hot-Topics![Fans of 1. FC Kaiserslautern celebrate before the DFB Cup final on Breitscheidplatz.](https://cdn.aussiedlerbote.de/content/images/2024/05/27/290817/jpeg/4-3/1200/75/many-lautern-supporters-rejoice-at-breitscheidplatz-in-berlin.webp)
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.
Economy![Head coach Julian Nagelsmann is available for an interview before the game.](https://cdn.aussiedlerbote.de/content/images/2024/05/27/290783/jpeg/4-3/1200/75/nagelsmann-views-bayern-s-season-sans-championship-as-an-opportunity-for-kompany.webp)
The confirmation is pending, but the national team coach has expressed thoughts regarding Vincent Kompany rumored to become FC Bayern's next coach.
Hot-Topics![Bayer Leverkusen go into the cup final with five changes to their starting eleven.](https://cdn.aussiedlerbote.de/content/images/2024/05/27/290748/jpeg/4-3/1200/75/alonso-switches-benches-five-times-lautern-s-aching-wait-for-alonso.webp)
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...
Economy![The SV Sandhausen logo can be seen on a player's jersey.](https://cdn.aussiedlerbote.de/content/images/2024/05/27/290746/jpeg/4-3/1200/75/sandhausen-villingen-and-aalen-have-won-the-cup.webp)
In Baden-Württemberg, SV Sandhausen, FC 08 Villingen, and VfR Aalen triumph in their respective soccer cup games, earning them entry into the DFB Cup.
Hot-Topics![Soccer: The DFB Cup is on a pedestal.](https://cdn.aussiedlerbote.de/content/images/2024/05/27/290739/jpeg/4-3/1200/75/aachen-essen-and-bielefeld-triumph-in-state-cup-matches.webp)
Aachen emerged victorious in the Middle Rhine Cup final, while Essen claimed the Lower Rhine Cup crown. Bielefeld clinched the Westfalen-Cup and bid farewell to a renowned striker.
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