Xabi Alonso commented on Bayer Leverkusen’s shock DFB Pokal semi-final elimination to Arminia Bielefeld. Despite taking the lead early on against the

Bayer Leverkusen’s CEO believes a penalty should be imposed on third-tier Arminia Bielefeld for not watering their pitch before knocking out the Bundesliga champions in the DFB-Pokal semi-finals. Pokal holders Leverkusen took the lead in Tuesday’s last-four clash took the lead when Jonathan Tah bundled in at the far post.

Bayer Leverkusen's dream of a DFB Pokal double was dealt a surprising blow with a 2-1 defeat to Bundesliga 3 side Arminia Bielefeld. The hosts have reached their first final in 120 years and could win their first major title.

Arminia Bielefeld has pulled off a major upset in the German Cup by defeating defending champion Bayer Leverkusen 2-1 in their semifinal.

Arminia Bielefeld made history after knocking out Bayer Leverkusen in the semifinals of the DFB-Pokal. Bielefeld are currently fourth place in the third division of German football, so to make it to the semifinals,

Bielefeld became the fourth third-tier side to reach the DFB-Pokal final in history. They got there by beating four Bundesliga teams in consecutive rounds

The Werkself lost 2-1 at Arminia Bielefeld in the DFB Pokal semi-final. After an early strike from Jonathan Tah (17'), the hosts turned the game around in the first half with goals from Marius Wörl (20') and Maximilian Großer (45+3').

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Visiting Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen will hope to reach the final of the DFB-Pokal by beating third tier outfit Arminia Bielefeld on Tuesday at SchucoArena.