Jena (03.04.2026) – This coming Sunday, FC Carl Zeiss Jena will face the clear favorites VfL Wolfsburg in the semi-finals of the Women’s DFB-Pokal. Wolfsburg’s national player Janina Minge warns against underestimating the Thuringian side based on their league position.
- Event: Women’s DFB-Pokal Semi-Final
- Match: FC Carl Zeiss Jena – VfL Wolfsburg
- Date: Sunday, 05.04.2026
- Time: 16:15
- Broadcast: Live on ARD and Sky
Warning Regarding Jena’s Defense
Although FC Carl Zeiss Jena currently occupies the last place in the Google Pixel Frauen-Bundesliga standings, Janina Minge does not see the upcoming away match as a foregone conclusion. „That plays no role at all in a DFB-Pokal semi-final,“ the 26-year-old national player emphasized in an interview. While the “Wölfinnen” travel as clear favorites, they accept this role with the necessary respect. Minge expects highly motivated hosts who will „give 200 percent to fulfill their dream and travel to Köln.“
The previous encounters between the two teams in the current Bundesliga season ended 2:0 and 3:1 in favor of Wolfsburg. According to Minge, however, these were hard-fought victories. She praised the extremely compact defense of the Jena players and expects a test of patience this weekend to break through the opponent’s bulwark.
Background: The Starting Situation in the DFB-Pokal
The stadium in Jena is known for its tight and atmospheric environment, where spectators loudly drive the team forward. FC Carl Zeiss Jena intends to use exactly this home advantage to create a sensation against the serial winners from Niedersachsen. VfL Wolfsburg had won the DFB-Pokal ten times in a row before their surprising quarter-final exit last season. The guests’ declared goal is to return to the grand final in Köln, while Jena hopes for a historic breakthrough in a sporting difficult season.
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Janina Minge: „Jena last? That plays no role in a semi-final“
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