FCK fans celebrate disappointed cup defeat with pride and passion!

The 1st FC Kaiserslautern had an eventful season in 2024, shaped by exciting encounters and challenges. On April 2, 2024, the FCK competed against 1. FC Saarbrücken in the DFB Cup semi-final. The game took place in the Ludwigsparkstadion in Saarbrücken, about 60 kilometers from Kaiserslautern. The atmosphere in Kaiserslautern was nevertheless unique because around 17,000 people watched the game on large screens in the Fritz-Walter Stadium.

The FCK was able to prevail in this important game and won against 1. FC Saarbrücken. This result gave the club the opportunity to win the DFB Cup, while at the same time fighting relegation from the 2nd Bundesliga in everyday league life. The association looks back on a history of significant success, including the Bundesliga relegation and cup victory in 1996, the promotion in 1997 and the masterly performance as a promoted in 1998. Under coach Friedhelm Funkel, the association secured the relegation in the 2nd division

Cup final with mixed feelings

The cup final took place on May 25, 2024, but the FCK had to surrender to Bayer Leverkusen with 0: 1 in an exciting game. Around 7,000 fans gathered at Public Viewing at the abbey place in Kaiserslautern to cheer on their team. After the final whistle there was a mixture of disappointment and pride among the supporters of the FCK. Despite the defeat, the fans celebrated together with the team and showed the city colors red and white.

The semi-final parts of the DFB Cup, including the game of 1. FC Kaiserslautern against 1. FC Saarbrücken, were scheduled for February 15, 2024 for April 2, 2024. The semi -finals were broadcast live in the first and in stream at Sportschau.de, while the second semi -finals between Bayer Leverkusen and Fortuna Düsseldorf took place on April 3, 2024.