4-0 against Düsseldorf: Leverkusen reaches for the double. Bayer was never in danger in the 4-0 win in the semi-final against Lautern's league rivals Fortuna.

1. FC Kaiserslautern with veteran trainer Friedhelm Funkel (70) a towering favorite. In the league, Bayer have an almost unassailable 13 point lead over series champions FC Bayern Munich seven game days before the end of the season. After 40 competitive games this season, the Werkself are still without a defeat.