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.

Granit Xhaka clashed with his own fans as Bayer Leverkusen tumbled out of the DFB-Pokal to THIRD-tier opposition on Tuesday night. Xabi Alonso's side were humiliated in the semi-final as minnows Arminia Bielefeld came from behind to win 2-1 and book their place in May's showpiece at the Olympiastadion Berlin.

Following Die Werkself's shock 2-1 DFB-Pokal loss at Arminia Bielefeld, Xhaka found himself embroiled in a heated exchange with fans after the final whistle at the SchücoArena. Where does this rank among the most passionate player-fan exchanges in football?

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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.

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