2002 DFB-Pokal Final vs FC Schalke 04
Bayer Leverkusen's first DFB-Pokal triumph.
The 2002 DFB-Pokal Final was a football match between Bayer Leverkusen and FC Schalke 04.
- Competition
- DFB-Pokal Final
- Date
- May 2002
- Venue
- Olympiastadion, Berlin
- Opponent
- FC Schalke 04
- Result
- Leverkusen won on penalties
- Manager
- Otto Rehhagel
- Captain
- Michael Ballack
Lore & Background
Bayer Leverkusen won the DFB-Pokal final 4-2 in regular time, securing their first DFB-Pokal title. The manager was Klaus Toppmöller, and the captain was Jens Nowotny.
In Their Own Story
The penalty shootout began under the floodlights. Each player stepped up, eyes fixed on the goal, knowing one mistake could cost them everything. When the last kick was taken and Leverkusen secured the win, the stadium erupted in a sea of celebration that would echo through club history forever.
Reader's Guide
The match did not go to penalties; Leverkusen won 4-2 in regular time.
Did You Know?
- This was Bayer Leverkusen's first DFB-Pokal title.
- The manager was Klaus Toppmöller, not Otto Rehhagel.
- The captain was Jens Nowotny, not Michael Ballack.
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