Next month’s German Cup ultimate will once more be held behind closed doorways due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the German FA confirmed Friday. The ultimate at Berlin’s Olympic Stadium, which is that this yr being switched to a Thursday, is scheduled for May 13. With Germany battling a 3rd wave of the coronavirus, the showcase ultimate will be held behind closed doorways for the second consecutive yr. “An utility to enable spectators just isn’t doable till May 9, so the ultimate will be held… with out followers,” the German FA said in a statement.
The 2020 final in Berlin was also held behind closed doors as Bayern Munich won the cup as part of last season’s treble.
Next week, Bremen are home to RB Leipzig and Borussia Dortmund host second-division side Holstein Kiel in this season’s semi-finals.
Holders Bayern suffered a shock second-round defeat on penalties at Kiel in January.
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