Emre Can expressed immense disappointment after Borussia Dortmund’s DFB-Pokal exit to Bayer Leverkusen, calling the 1-0 defeat “extremely bitter.” Despite numerous chances, Dortmund failed to score, leading Can to lament a lack of “last greed” in the knockout match.
Ibrahim Maza’s goal secured Leverkusen’s progression to the quarter-finals, matching a club record. Coach Kasper Hjulmand praised his side’s disciplined defense and clinical finish, as they scored with one of only two shots on target.