Cash boost beckons: BVB hope for Bayern win in DFB-Pokal final | OneFootball

Even Borussia Dortmund will be watching Berlin closely ahead of the DFB Cup final. A Bayern win over Stuttgart could bring BVB millions in revenue.

Borussia Dortmund are likely to be rooting for FC Bayern on Saturday evening for a change. Although BVB will not be on the pitch themselves in the DFB Cup final, a Munich victory over VfB Stuttgart could have enormous consequences for the Black and Yellows — both sporting and financial.

The situation is clear: FC Bayern have already secured the German championship and are therefore guaranteed a place in the Franz Beckenbauer Supercup on August 22. Normally, the league champions face the cup winners there. However, if Bayern also win the DFB Cup and complete the double, the Bundesliga runners-up would take their place. Borussia Dortmund would benefit from that.

For BVB, taking part in the Supercup would be an unexpected bonus after an intense season. Alongside the extra attention, above all there is the prospect of lucrative income. The winner of the Supercup receives around three million euros, while even the loser still gets about two million euros in prize money. That means Dortmund would be guaranteed a multimillion-euro sum solely through a Bayern win in the cup final.

BVB hope for millions to fund their summer rebuild

Especially in the current situation, the money would come at the right time for Dortmund. Planning for the summer rebuild is already underway at BVB. The club’s decision-makers want to strengthen the squad further, while the transfer budget is limited. Additional income from the Supercup could therefore help make further transfers possible.

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From a sporting perspective, a clash with Bayern would also be appealing. If Stuttgart were to win the cup instead, the Swabians would face the record champions in August. Dortmund would then be left watching from the sidelines.

However, the roles in the final appear to be clearly defined. Bayern go into the showpiece in Berlin as favourites after two convincing Bundesliga wins over Stuttgart. For coach Vincent Kompany’s team, it would also be the chance to crown the season with the double after winning the league title. Especially after their disappointing Champions League exit, the DFB Cup carries major importance in Munich. The record champions last won the cup six years ago now.

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