| 2004 DFB-Ligapokal Final | |
| Other Titles: | German League Cup |
| Event: | 2004 DFB-Ligapokal |
| Team1: | Bayern Munich |
| Team1score: | 3 |
| Team2: | Werder Bremen |
| Team2score: | 2 |
| Stadium: | Bruchwegstadion |
| City: | Mainz |
| Referee: | Lutz Michael Fröhlich (Berlin) |
| Attendance: | 13,000 |
| Previous: | 2003 |
| Next: | 2005 |
The 2004 DFB-Ligapokal Final decided the winner of the 2004 DFB-Ligapokal, the 8th edition of the reiterated DFB-Ligapokal, a knockout football cup competition.
The match was played on 2 August 2004 at the Bruchwegstadion in Mainz. Bayern Munich won the match 3–2 against Werder Bremen for their 5th title.[1]
| Team | Qualification for tournament | Previous appearances (bold indicates winners) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayern Munich | 2003–04 Bundesliga runners-up | 4 (1997, 1998, 1999, 2000) | |
| Werder Bremen | 2003–04 Bundesliga champions and 2003–04 DFB-Pokal winners | 1 (1999) |
The DFB-Ligapokal is a six team single-elimination knockout cup competition. There are a total of two rounds leading up to the final. Four teams enter the preliminary round, with the two winners advancing to the semi-finals, where they will be joined by two additional clubs who were given a bye. For all matches, the winner after 90 minutes advances. If still tied, extra time, and if necessary penalties are used to determine the winner.[2]
| Bayern Munich | Round | Werder Bremen | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opponent | Result | 2004 DFB-Ligapokal | Opponent | Result | |
| Bayer Leverkusen | 3–0 | Semi-finals | VfB Stuttgart | 2–0 | |
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