2008–09 DFB-Pokal
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The 2008–09 DFB-Pokal was the 66th season of the annual German football cup competition. The competition began with the first round on 7 August 2008, and ended with Werder Bremen defeating Bayer Leverkusen, who for their part eliminated defending champions Bayern Munich in the quarter-finals, in the final at the Olympiastadion, Berlin on 30 May 2009. The winners of the 2008–09 DFB-Pokal would qualify to the fourth qualifying round of the 2009–10 UEFA Europa League.
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Tournament details | |
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Country | Germany |
Teams | 64 |
Defending champions | Bayern Munich |
Final positions | |
Champions | Werder Bremen |
Runner-up | Bayer Leverkusen |
Tournament statistics | |
Matches played | 63 |
Top goal scorer(s) | Ivica Olić Edin Džeko (6 goals) |
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Due to a decision made in 2006,[1] reserve teams from professional clubs are no longer allowed to compete.