Soccer-Leverkusen wary of Arminia, says Alonso ahead of German Cup semi

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Bundesliga - Bayer Leverkusen v VfL Bochum - BayArena, Leverkusen, Germany - March 28, 2025 Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso is interviewed inside the stadium before the match REUTERS/Leon Kuegeler/File Photo

(Reuters) - German third-tier side Arminia Bielefeld's record against Bundesliga clubs in the German Cup makes them dangerous opponents, Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso said ahead of Tuesday's semi-final between the sides.

Bielefeld knocked out Union Berlin, SC Freiburg and Werder Bremen on the way to the last four.