A hot and hard-fought DFB Cup evening between RB Leipzig and 1. FC Union Berlin is looming – on the pitch and in the stands!
Berlin – A hot and hard-fought battle is in the offing DFB Cup-Evening between RB Leipzig and the 1. FC Union Berlin on – on the pitch and in the ranks! The Berliners are bringing even more support with them than we had already thought.
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With numerous away fans behind them, 1. FC Union Berlin wants to surprise in the DFB Cup semifinals at RB Leipzig. © Soren Stache/dpa
Leipzig have been undefeated for a whopping 14 (!) competitive games. The last three games have all been won, each without conceding a single goal – that’s a mighty board!
In order to still reach the cup final in Berlin, the Irons need an absolute cream day. Even though they have just celebrated three Bundesliga wins in a row themselves, every support is needed.
The fact that the fans, as the 12th man, can be a decisive factor for unexpected football nights, was recently proven by 30,000 Eintracht Frankfurt supporters in a 3-2 away win over the seemingly overwhelming FC Barcelona.
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Fast as an arrow, but not number one: Union’s Sheraldo Becker lost by defender!
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Not that many Unioners will stream into the Red Bull Arena on Wednesday. However, there should be more than the 6700 guaranteed guest tickets, because some semi-final tickets were still on sale.
That’s why you can expect a proud 8,000 to 10,000 FCU supporters who will pursue the same goal in the stands as their team does on the pitch – stand up to the opponent and prevail!
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On the other hand, it’s no secret that the Saxons want nothing more than the first title in the club’s history. In order to keep this chance in the cup, the team of coach Domenico Tedesco (36) has to live up to the role of favorites and eliminate Union.
In addition to the outstanding form, the enormous squad quality also speaks for RB. Above all, Christopher Nkunku (24) is able to decide matches at the highest level. And then there is the home record against the Köpenickers: All five direct duels in Leipzig could be won!
Let’s see if the noisy visiting fans are still able to cause a sensation in a small Frankfurt style…
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