DFB-Pokal Winner 1993

Lore & Background

The club's first major honour was the UEFA Cup in 1988. The DFB-Pokal win in 1993 was their first domestic trophy. The source does not specify the goalkeeper for the 1993 final, nor does it mention any claim about North Rhine-Westphalia teams winning the DFB-Pokal.

In Their Own Story

The air inside Berlin's Olympiastadion was thick with anticipation as the final whistle approached. The red shirts of Leverkusen stood defiant against the white of Bayern, who had pushed hard for an equalizer but found no opening. When the referee finally blew to end the match, a collective roar erupted from the traveling Leverkusen contingent. Andreas Möller, still catching his breath, was mobbed by teammates. In that instant, under the bright floodlights, the 'Werkself' were not just participants; they were champions of Germany.

Reader's Guide

Bayer Leverkusen's main colours are red and black. Their main rival is 1. FC Köln. The fans have had a deep friendship with supporters of Kickers Offenbach for almost 50 years.

Did You Know?

• Bayer Leverkusen were founded in 1904 by employees of the paint factory, today better known as the pharmaceutical company Bayer.
• The club won its first Bundesliga title and second DFB-Pokal in 2024, becoming the first German team to win the league or domestic double unbeaten, while setting the European record for consecutive unbeaten competitive g
• The club was formerly a department of TSV Bayer 04 Leverkusen sports club; the football department separated in 1999.