Florian Wirtz Leads Leverkusen to Cup Final with Brace
**Florian Wirtz** struck a double on 3 Jul 2026, guiding Bayer Leverkusen to a 4‑0 victory over Fortuna Düsseldorf and booking a place in the DFB‑Pokal final while the club’s unbeaten streak hit 40 matches.
Jeremie Frimpong opened the scoring in the seventh minute, tapping in a close‑range finish. Ten minutes later, Amine Adli doubled the lead, his second of the night and fifth of the tournament, keeping him atop the cup’s scoring chart. **Wirtz** arrived on the scoresheet in the 44th minute, slipping past goalkeeper Florian Kastenmeier to make it 3‑0 at halftime.
The German midfielder added a penalty in the 60th minute after a VAR‑confirmed handball by Matthias Zimmermann, sealing the win. In post‑match comments, Wirtz praised the fans, saying, “It’s fun to celebrate with the supporters and see the joy on their faces.” His brace not only secured the final spot but also reinforced his status as the club’s biggest transfer target.
Leverkusen’s 40‑game unbeaten run stretches across Bundesliga and cup fixtures, keeping them 13 points clear of Bayern Munich with seven league games remaining. Manager Xabi Alonso, who confirmed he will stay next season, highlighted the momentum, noting the team can now focus on a possible treble-the league, the cup, and European competition.
The final will be played in May 2027 against the winner of the other semi‑final, where 1. FC Kaiserslautern beat third‑tier Saarbrücken. Leverkusen will aim to add their second German Cup trophy to the 1993 triumph. Wirtz, 20, will likely feature prominently, with speculation about a big‑money move swirling but the player insisting he will “celebrate tonight” and let the future unfold.
With the cup final secured, Leverkusen can maintain their aggressive style without the pressure of a knockout exit. The squad’s depth, highlighted by contributions from Frimpong, Adli, and Granit Xhaka, suggests they can sustain the unbeaten run deep into the league’s final stretch. Fans are already chanting “Berlin, we’re going to Berlin,” anticipating a May showdown that could cement a historic season.