German Cup: Season will be failure without German Cup, says Bayern's Franck Ribery

Bayern Munich winger Franck Ribery has termed tonight's German Cup clash against Borussia Dortmund a "special occasion" and feels Bayern's season may be called a disappointment if they fail beat Dortmund

Franck Ribery. Pic/AFP

Munich: Bayern Munich winger Franck Ribery has termed tonight's German Cup clash against Borussia Dortmund a "special occasion" and feels Bayern's season may be called a disappointment if they fail beat Dortmund.


Franck Ribery. Pic/AFP

The Bundesliga champions wrapped up the domestic title in record time with a victory over Hertha Berlin in March, but have struggled since.

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A 5-0 aggregate loss to Real Madrid ended hopes of defending their Champions League crown, while Bayern's unbeaten league record was also ruined by defeats against Augsburg and Borussia Dortmund.

Jurgen Klopp's men now stand between Pep Guardiola's side and another piece of silverware tonight and Ribery believes that it will be a defining game. "If we lose in Berlin, it is not a good season," the Frenchman told reporters.

"We need to win against Dortmund, that would make it a fantastic season. Playing in the German Cup final is always special," he added.

Schweinsteiger injured
Meanwhile, Bayern coach Pep Guardiola said yesterday that injured midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger will miss the German Cup final, as will striker Mario Mandzukic, who has been dropped.

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Number of German Cup finals that have been held to date

20
Number of German Cup finals Bayern Munich have played in

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Number of German Cup finals Bayern Munich have won till date

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Number of German Cup finals Borussia Dortmund have won

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