Atlas Delmenhorst meets Borussia Mönchengladbach in the DFB Cup!

Atlas Delmenhorst meets Borussia Mönchengladbach in the DFB Cup!

Delmenhorst, Deutschland - It is an exciting event for SV Atlas Delmenhorst! The league team competes on August 17 in the first round of the DFB Cup against the Bundesliga team Borussia Mönchengladbach. The duel takes place in the Marschweg Stadium in Oldenburg, where it is at 3:30 p.m. This decision was made to meet the high fan rank, because the stadium in Delmenhorst has only space for 6,000 spectators, while the arena in Oldenburg offers significantly more capacity with 15,200 places, as the Borkener Zeitung reported.

Originally, the city of Delmenhorst wanted to play the game in its own stadium in Düsternort, but the associated challenges were not broken for SV Atlas. Therefore, the association informed the DFB about the move by Monday evening in order to take all the necessary measures in good time.

The background of the duel

The game has historical roots. The last encounter between Delmenhorst and Mönchengladbach in the DFB Cup took place on January 31, 1981 and ended with a clear 6-1 victory for Borussia. These numbers make the anticipation for the upcoming match only greater. Borussia Mönchengladbach has often played in unusual places in recent years. In 2020 they played a game against FC Oberneuland in the Borussia Park and were able to celebrate an impressive 9-1 win against SV Oberachern in the Freiburg Dreisam Stadium in 2022, as the Rheinische Post Notes.

With a distance of 34 kilometers between Delmenhorst and Oldenburg, the arrival path remains manageable for fans. Nevertheless, the anticipation for cheering on your own team against such a well -known opponent is free of discount. Last season, 10,000 Gladbach fans accompanied their team to Osnabrück, which makes it clear that a large followers are expected.

DFB Cup-a competition with tradition

The DFB Cup, which has been held since 1935 and is considered one of the most prestigious trophies in German football, gathered 64 teams in its current season. These consist of 18 clubs in the Bundesliga and 2nd Bundesliga as well as the first four of the 3rd division and 24 teams from lower leagues. The victory in the cup ensures a starting place in the UEFA Europa League, which also fuels the competition. For SV Atlas Delmenhorst, this is the opportunity to prove yourself on a large stage without having a lot of pressure. It is all the more important for the fans to take care of their tickets at an early stage, of which the prices will soon be announced, such as the Borkener Zeitung reported.

The DFB Cup not only makes talking about the exciting games, but also by the opportunity for undermined clubs to compete against big names. The home right for the subclass teams is an integral part of the competition, which often leads to surprising results, as the wikipedia reports.

The thrill rises and the anticipation is literally tangible! SV Atlas Delmenhorst will give everything to survive against Borussia Mönchengladbach and to inspire the fans in the stands. All participants only want it to be an unforgettable football festival!