DFB-Pokal Semifinals Set: Dortmundโ Faces Leverkusen, Union โคBerlin to Challengeโฃ Bayern
BERLIN – โขThe stage is set for compelling DFB-Pokal (German Cup) semifinals, with Borussia Dortmund hosting Bayer Leverkusen and Union Berlin drawing a challenging tie against Bayern Munich. The matches will determine which โฃteams vie for โฃthe coveted trophy and, crucially, a guaranteed spot in the group stage of the UEFA Europaโข League next season.
The DFB-Pokal โฃwinner โขautomatically qualifies for the โคEuropa League phase the following season. However, if the cup winner has already qualified for the UEFA Champions League through their Bundesliga standing, the Europa League berth transfers to the highest-ranked Bundesliga teamโ that hasn’t yet securedโค European qualification. This means the cup victory doesn’t necessarily provide a direct European pathway for the winning club; its value lies โคin potentially opening aโ spot for another Bundesliga team.The losing โfinalist receivesโข no such benefit.