Dortmund Reach German Cup Final as Lewandowski Scores Century Goal
Borussia Dortmund have secured their place in the final of the DFB-Pokal (German Cup) with a composed 2–0 victory over Wolfsburg on Tuesday evening, keeping their hopes of silverware alive after a season of near-misses in Europe and the Bundesliga.
Following their elimination from the Champions League at the hands of Real Madrid in the quarter-finals, Jürgen Klopp’s side responded with authority, producing a disciplined performance in front of their home fans. Goals from Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Robert Lewandowski were enough to see off the challenge from Wolfsburg and book Dortmund’s ticket to the final in Berlin.
Mkhitaryan opened the scoring early in the match with a cool finish, capitalising on a sharp attacking move. The Armenian midfielder has faced criticism at times during the season, but his composure under pressure proved vital as Dortmund seized early control.
Shortly before the break, Lewandowski doubled Dortmund’s lead with his 100th goal for the club — a milestone that further cements his legendary status at the Westfalenstadion. It was a fitting moment for the Polish striker, who is set to leave for Bayern Munich at the end of the season. His record now stands at 71 goals in the Bundesliga, 10 in the DFB-Pokal, and 19 in other competitions, including European tournaments.
While Bayern Munich have already sealed the Bundesliga title and remain heavyweights in European competition, Dortmund have endured a more turbulent campaign. With the Champions League and domestic title now out of reach, the German Cup presents a final opportunity for silverware — and a chance for Klopp’s men to close the season on a high.
The identity of their opponents in the final will be decided on Wednesday evening, when Bayern Munich host second-tier side Kaiserslautern in the other semi-final. Regardless of the outcome, Dortmund will head to Berlin on May 17 determined to lift the trophy and salvage pride in a season that has tested their resilience.
