2011–12 DFB-Pokal

The 2011–12 DFB-Pokal was the 69th season of the annual German football cup competition. It commenced on 29 July 2011 with the first of six rounds and concluded on 12 May 2012 with the final at the Olympiastadion in Berlin.

2011–12 DFB-Pokal
Tournament details
CountryGermany
Teams64
Final positions
ChampionsBorussia Dortmund
Runner-upBayern Munich
Tournament statistics
Matches played63
Goals scored224 (3.56 per match)
Top goal scorer(s)Robert Lewandowski
(7 goals)

Since both finalists have qualified for the UEFA Champions League, the 2012–13 UEFA Europa League (group stage) spot was given to the fifth-placed Bundesliga team. Schalke 04 were the reigning holders, but they were beaten by Borussia Mönchengladbach in the round of 16.

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