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Hertha reserves make DFB-Pokal history with remarkable cup run

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Last updated Aug 22, 2026

Hertha reserves make DFB-Pokal history with remarkable cup run

Summary

Hertha BSC's reserve team, known as the Hertha Bubis, reached the DFB-Pokal final, an unprecedented achievement for a reserve team. They upset several teams, including a dramatic win over defending champions Hannover 96, and finished their remarkable cup journey with a match against Bayer 04 Leverkusen. Ultimately, they lost 0:1 in the final, but their run captured the spirit of the tournament and is celebrated within club history. Since 2008, only one team per club has been allowed to compete in the DFB-Pokal, solidifying the Bubis' achievement as unique and historic.

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By the Numbers

•Hertha BSC's reserves reached the DFB-Pokal final for the first time ever
•They defeated teams like SGK Heidelberg and Hannover 96 on their way to the final
•The final against Bayer 04 Leverkusen ended in a 0:1 defeat
•Hertha's run remains unmatched in DFB-Pokal history since 2008 restrictions

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What they're saying

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"Berlin, Berlin, we're staying in Berlin," echoed through the streets of the German capital in 1993. The Old Lady had finally made it to the DFB Cup final in its own stadium. Well, almost. How almost?...
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