Sebastian Hoeneß needed just one sentence to sum up the 83rd DFB Cup final from VfB’s point of view. “We were close,” said the head coach after the final whistle, adding: “We were great for 60 minutes – a lot of what we planned to do came off. Still, Bayern asserted themselves as the game went on.”
In the end, the holders had to accept the 3-0 defeat to Bayern Munich, knowing they could leave the Olympiastadion in Berlin with their heads held high. That was reflected in the thunderous applause from the VfB fans after the game.
Alexander Wehrle: ‘Achieved extraordinary things’
“We’ve certainly achieved extraordinary things this season by qualifying for the Champions League and reaching the DFB Cup final,” explained CEO Alexander Wehrle.
Nine VfB players at 2026 World Cup
A well-deserved summer break begins now for the VfB squad, although for the nine players selected by their countries, it won’t be very long as they prepare to take part in the 2026 World Cup in Canada, Mexico and USA.
