![A victory without defeat: Bayer Leverkusen wins the DFB final](https://cdn.aussiedlerbote.de/content/images/2024/05/27/291049/jpeg/4-3/1200/75/title-kusen-now-refers-to-vice-kusen.webp)
Bayer Leverkusen experienced an extraordinary season, securing two trophies after a tense game against Kaiserslautern. This achievement sparked celebrations in the media as well.
Panorama![Coach Friedhelm Funkel is retiring from 1. FC Kaiserslautern. However, the 70-year-old has not yet...](https://cdn.aussiedlerbote.de/content/images/2024/05/27/291006/jpeg/4-3/1200/75/funkel-expresses-gratitude-and-bids-farewell-though-it-seems-insufficient.webp)
Fans in Leverkusen give praise to Friedhelm Funkel following Kaiserslautern's cup final showcase. At 70 years old, he offers some guidance for FCK.
Panorama![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 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![Leverkusen's players arrive at the BayArena in a motorcade in an open-top bus.](https://cdn.aussiedlerbote.de/content/images/2024/05/27/290372/jpeg/4-3/1200/75/over-40000-enthusiastic-leverkusen-supporters-cheer-on-their-team-in-the-bayarena.webp)
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.
Panorama![The Leverkusen players run across the pitch.](https://cdn.aussiedlerbote.de/content/images/2024/05/27/290334/jpeg/4-3/1200/75/gathering-of-the-ages-seasoned-player-confronts-skilled-trainer.webp)
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.
Panorama![There is great respect between Kaiserslautern coach Friedhelm Funkel (l) and Leverkusen coach Xabi...](https://cdn.aussiedlerbote.de/content/images/2024/05/26/290253/jpeg/4-3/1200/75/intergenerational-clash-retired-player-confronts-young-trainer.webp)
Xabi Alonso's potential father figure is Friedhelm Funkel, as the 1. FC Kaiserslautern coach is nearly three decades older than the Real Madrid tactician. Respect between the two is clearly evident.
Hot-Topics![The houseboat sunk to the roof](https://cdn.aussiedlerbote.de/content/images/2024/05/20/278202/jpeg/4-3/1200/75/a-houseboat-evolves-into-a-submarine.webp)
Around 8 am, a property owner residing in a houseboat in Leverkusen (NRW) experienced a jarring thud, which caused his vessel to plummet into the water during Pentecost celebrations.
Calendar-Sheet![Leverkusen's Jonathan Tah plays the ball.](https://cdn.aussiedlerbote.de/content/images/2024/05/02/249185/jpeg/4-3/1200/75/rolfes-expresses-positivity-over-tah-s-commitment-to-bayer.webp)
Jonathan Tah, a defender for Bayer Leverkusen, is attracting interest following an impressive season. However, sporting director Simon Rolfes remains hopeful.
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