FC Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany has said his side are determined to bring the DFB-Pokal trophy back to Bavaria when they face VfB Stuttgart in Saturday's final at the Olympiastadion Berlin.
Manuel Neuer is facing a race against time to be fit for the cup final after Bayern Munich have confirmed the goalkeeper is dealing with a calf injury picked up at a crucial stage of the season.
SC Freiburg will look to carry their recent momentum into Thursday's DFB Cup semi-final clash with holders VfB Stuttgart, as they chase a place in only their second domestic cup final.
Bayern Munich booked their place in the DFB-Pokal semi-finals for the first time in six years with a composed victory at the Allianz Arena on Wednesday.
Freiburg advanced to the semi-finals of the DFB Cup by beating Hertha BSC on penalties after the sides could not be separated during regular and extra time.
German third tier side Arminia Bielefeld are adamant they will not relent in their quest to secure a historic DFB-Pokal final while still battling for promotion to the second division.