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“The DFB Pokal final is one of the biggest fixtures in Europe. We really want to be there. The chance to play a final and win something special is our big motivation,” Hjulmand said on Tuesday afternoon.
Talking about what’s needed for a win, the Dane added: “We’re playing in our own stadium with super energy. We really need a top performance again. We’ve had good games against top opponents already this season. The team is ready for the game and will give their all. The players play for the fans and the club, and will give their all to achieve the goal of getting to Berlin.”
The team standing in the way of that objective is Bayern, who come to a sold-out BayArena full of confidence after winning the Bundesliga title on Sunday, just days on from also knocking Real Madrid out of the UEFA Champions League. “They’re one of the best teams in the world. It’ll be a big challenge. We did well against them in the league game in March [1-1 draw], but we again need to be very precise and sharp and take our chances,” Hjulmand explained further.
While the Werkself are in the final four of the cup for the third season running, it’s the first time in six years that Bayern have got to this stage. Asked whether the pressure is on treble-chasing Bayern, Hjulmand responded, “The best players and the best teams like pressure. It’s a good thing. We also like this pressure. It’s the best time of the season. We’re concentrating on our performance. Special things can happen in football, especially in the cup. A night like this always brings opportunities.”
Exciting experiences and exclusive insights into the Werkself and the BayArena awaited the young footballers from the BA04 Football Academy Guangzhou in China during their visit to the Rhineland this week. As well as taking part in a joint training session with the Bayer 04 Football Academy, the youngsters marvelled at the Bundesliga club’s stadium during a guided tour. The highlight of the visit was a private press conference with former Bayer 04 striker Stefan Kießling, during which he shared tips from his own career with the young players. On Saturday afternoon, 10 October, the group will round off their visit by supporting the Werkself in the away match in Mainz.
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Fun, games and promising talent: At the fourth Bayer 04 Junior Girls’ Talent Day at the Kurtekotten training centre, 90 football-mad girls had the chance to put themselves forward for the Werkself youth teams. During a 90-minute training session, children born between 2011 and 2019 had the chance to demonstrate their skills.
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Despite the international break, numerous Werkself fans turned up at the BayArena on Saturday 3 October. The occasion: Bayer 04, together with Bayer Vital and main sponsor BarmeniaGothaer, organised a Health Day. In the stadium’s Premium Lounge, guests listened to fascinating talks on the subject of cancer, featuring, amongst others, Bayer 04 record appearance holder Rüdiger Vollborn and former Werkself player Hans Sarpei. Afterwards, young and old alike enjoyed interactive stations such as a grip strength test and eye pupil test.
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In issue #56 of Werkself Magazine, Afonso Moreira offers some interesting insights into his home country, Portugal, as part of the ‘Sag mal’ (Tell me) feature. Among other things, the 21-year-old talks about his favourite places in the country on the Iberian Peninsula, the local cuisine and music, as well as heroes and historical figures beyond the world of football. ‘Sag mal’ with Afonso Moreira!
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