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DFB Pokal (German Cup)

The DFB-Pokal, often referred to in English as the German Cup, is Germany's top cup competition. On the men's side it was first awarded in 1935; the women's tournament was first played out in the 1980-81 season.

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DFB Pokal - FC Duren vs. Bayern Munich - Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting

Bayern give newcomers a chance in German Cup victory

Bayern Munich called upon a string of debutants and youth players to defeat lowly Düren in the German Cup.
SportsOctober 15, 2020
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FC Düren versus Bayern Munich

Bayern Munich face Düren in the German Cup, with the fifth division side setting itself a modest target.
SportsOctober 15, 202002:13 min
Fußball | DFB Pokal | MSV Duisburg - Borussia Dortmund | Marco Reus

German Cup: Reus back with a bang as Dortmund win big

Borussia Dortmund captain Marco Reus marked his first game in 223 days with a goal with his first touch vs. Duisburg.
SportsSeptember 14, 2020
Eintracht Braunschweig - Hertha BSC

German Cup digest: Hertha out, fans return to stadiums

Hertha Berlin were the only Bundesliga team eliminated over the weekend, though Hoffenheim nearly joined them.
SportsSeptember 14, 2020
Borussia Dortmund played KFC Uerdingen away in the first round last year

German Cup: Minnows waive home advantage as some fans return

The first round of the German Cup takes place this weekend, pitting some amateur sides against Bundesliga giants.
SportsSeptember 11, 2020
Marco Reus on the ball in his comeback from injury

Reus 'ready to go' as Dortmund prepare for Bundesliga return

After seven months out, Marco Reus made a goalscoring return for Dortmund in a friendly and is "ready" for the season.
SportsSeptember 8, 2020
Logo Fußball 1. Bundesliga DFL

DFB unveils Bundesliga, German Cup kickoff dates

Germany's football association has unveiled the start dates for next season's Bundesliga and German Cup.
SportsJuly 10, 2020
DFB Pokal Finale I Bayer Leverkusen I Bayern

German Cup final: Irresistible Bayern secure domestic double

Robert Lewandowksi scored two second half goals as Bayern Munich added the German Cup to their league title.
SportsJuly 4, 2020
DFB Pokal Finale Frauen - VFL Wolfsburg vs SGS Essen

Wolfsburg win thrilling German Cup final against Essen

SGS Essen appeared to be heading towards one of the great upsets, but Wolfsburg are one of the best teams for a reason.
SportsJuly 4, 2020
David Alaba celebrates with Hansi Flick

Bayern's David Alaba never tires of trophies

He only celebrated his 28th birthday last week, but David Alaba is already one of football's most decorated players.
SportsJuly 3, 2020
Moussa Diaby celebrates after scoring the opening goal

Now or never for Bayer Leverkusen

Bayer Leverkusen have a big chance in the German Cup final to end their 30-year trophy drought.
SportsJuly 2, 2020
DFB Pokal Bayern vs Frankfurt Jubel Bayern 2:1 Lewandowski

German Cup: Lewandowski rides to Bayern's rescue

Bayern Munich moved a step closer to their 20th German Cup with a victory over Eintracht Frankfurt.
SportsJune 10, 2020
Saarbrückens Mannschaft Jubelt nach dem Sieg Saarbrückens Torwart Daniel Batz hat den entscheidenden Elfmeter gehalten

German Cup: Saarbrücken want to win their 'World Cup'

Fourth-tier Saarbrücken against Bayer Leverkusen of the Bundesliga. An uneven semifinal matchup? Not at all, say fans.
SportsJune 8, 2020
Fußball DFB-Pokal Eintracht Frankfurt - Werder Bremen

German Cup: Frankfurt, Leverkusen through to semifinals

Eintracht Frankfurt and Bayer Leverkusen join title holders Bayern Munich and fourth-tier Saarbrücken in the final four.
SportsMarch 5, 2020
Fußball DFB-Pokal 1. FC Saarbrücken - Fortuna Düsseldorf

German Cup: Daniel Batz the toast of Saarbrücken

Saarbrücken stunned Fortuna Düsseldorf in the German Cup on Tuesday night, winning 8-7 on penalties.
SportsMarch 4, 2020
DFB-Pokal | FC Schalke 04 vs. FC Bayern München | 1. TOR Bayern

German Cup: Kimmich strike sends Bayern into final four

Joshua Kimmich scored the only goal in Gelsenkirchen as Bayern booked their place in the semi-finals.
SportsMarch 3, 2020
1. FC Köln - FC Schalke 04 David Wagner

Visit of Bayern Munich is Schalke's chance to regroup

Knocking out Bayern Munich in the German Cup would be just what Schalke need to turn around their recent form.
SportsMarch 3, 2020
Fußball | DFB-Pokal | FC Schalke 04 vs. Hertha BSC Berlin

Hertha's Torunarigha speaks out after alleged racial abuse

The Hertha defender described those who allegedly racially abused him at a cup match as "a few idiots."
SportsFebruary 6, 2020
Bayern Munich's Thomas Müller

Thomas Müller proves worth in Bayern win

Thomas Müller has kicked off the new decade in style, scoring in all four of Bayern Munich's games in 2020.
SportsFebruary 5, 2020
Fußball DFB Pokal | Schalke 04 vs Hertha BSC

Opinion: Torunarigha case a missed opportunity

The referee should have reacted much more strongly to the alleged racist abuse suffered by Hertha's Torunarigha.
SportsFebruary 5, 2020
Hertha Berlin defender Jordan Torunarigha

Hertha's Torunarigha reportedly racially abused at Schalke

Schalke have said they are investigating an alleged incident of racism from Tuesday's German Cup game.
SportsFebruary 5, 2020
DFB Pokal Achtelfinale - SV Werder Bremen - Borussia Dortmund - Erling Haaland

BVB's cup exit reveals reliance on Haaland heroics

Erling Haaland was on the scoresheet again, but Dortmund's elimination highlighted their reliance on the 19-year-old.
SportsFebruary 4, 2020
RB Leipzig's Christopher Nkunku

RB Leipzig eliminated from German Cup

Timo Werner started on the bench as Leipzig were eliminated from the German Cup by Eintracht Frankfurt.
SportsFebruary 4, 2020
Julian Brandt celebrates his winner

German Cup: Brandt arrives as Dortmund show their mettle

Julian Brandt chose the ideal moment to announce himself in black and yellow, rescuing Dortmund in the process.
SportsOctober 30, 2019
DFB Pokal | VfL Wolfsburg v RB Leipzig

German Cup second round in pictures

RB Leipzig turned on the style in Wolfsburg with a huge win, while Dortmund and Bayern squeaked through.
SportsOctober 30, 201916 images
Fußball DFB-Pokal VfL Bochum - Bayern München Thomas Müller

Late Müller strike rescues Bayern in Bochum

Bochum were six minutes away from pulling off the mother of all upsets, but Bayern Munich had other ideas.
SportsOctober 29, 2019
FC Schalke 04 - Borussia Dortmund

German Cup: Favre needs finishers against high-flying Foals

Dortmund haven't scored in 200 minutes but their last goal was against Gladbach. Can someone step up on Wednesday?
SportsOctober 29, 2019
Fußball Berlin Fans von Dynamo Dresden zünden bengalisches Feuer

Dynamo Dresden: '58 affected – but they mean all of us'

When Dynamo Dresden traveled to Hertha Berlin in the German Cup, they were accompanied by over 30,000 supporters.
SportsOctober 29, 2019
Fußball DFB Pokal FC Bayern - Energie Cotbus

Bayern see off Cottbus, Wolfsburg beat Halle in extra time

Holders Bayern Munich are through to the second round despite the best efforts of Energie Cottbus' young goalkeeper.
SportsAugust 12, 2019
U-17-Finale | Borussia Dortmund - 1.FC Köln - Youssoufa Moukoko Fußball, Fussball,Saison 2018/2019, U-17-Finale,B-Junioren, Finale Deutsche Meisterschaft, BVB, Borussia Dortmund - 1.FC Köln

Youssoufa Moukoko: Borussia Dortmund's star in the making

Still only 14, Youssoufa Moukoko hit the headlines again this week after scoring six in a U19 youth match.
SportsAugust 12, 2019
Fußball DFB-Pokal SV Waldhof Mannheim vs Eintracht Frankfurt Ante Rebic

German Cup: Rebic treble bails out Frankfurt

Mannheim almost pulled off the shock of the first round, but Frankfurt mounted a late fightback to squeeze through.
SportsAugust 11, 2019
Fußball DFB Pokal FC Kaiserslautern v 1.FSV Mainz 05 Fans

Opinion: Mainz ultras hurt their cause with flare throwing

By throwing flares onto the pitch, Mainz ultras did fans everywhere a disservice, writes DW's Matt Ford.
SportsAugust 10, 2019
Fußball DFB-Pokal Fans Schalke 04 Rote Karte für Tönnies

German Cup: Schalke fans show Clemens Tönnies the red card

German Cup round-up
SportsAugust 10, 2019
Mats Hummels heading the ball

Hazard impressive, Hummels rusty in season debuts

Hummels looked out of form in his Dortmund return while Hazard showed he could be a key figure in BVB's title quest.
SportsAugust 10, 2019
RB Leipzig's Kevin Kampl at the German Cup final

German Cup: Potential first-round upsets

Rarely do all Bundesliga clubs survive the first round of the German Cup. Who is in danger this year?
SportsAugust 9, 2019
Kevin Grosskreutz - KFC Uerdingen

Grosskreutz faces BVB reunion after new controversy

Five years ago, Kevin Grosskreutz had just won the World Cup. Now he faces his old club, Dortmund, in the German Cup
SportsAugust 9, 2019
DFB Pokal - Hertha BSC v FC Bayern Muenchen - Trophäe

German Cup: Bayern to face Cottbus, Dortmund get reunion

The 2019-20 German Cup draw matched many former Bundesliga sides with current ones.
SportsJune 15, 2019
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Lewandowski double leads Bayern to cup win

Bayern adds this achievement to their league title to seal a domestic double.
May 26, 201901:32 min
DFB Pokal Finale - RB Leipzig vs Bayern München

Bayern show grit to win hard-fought double

Despite the speculation over Niko Kovac's job and criticism of an aging, stagnant squad, Bayern cleared up in Germany.
SoccerMay 25, 2019
DFB Cup - Final - RB Leipzig v Bayern Munich

Bayern Munich win German Cup, secure double

Bayern Munich have beaten RB Leipzig 3-0 in the German Cup with goals from Robert Lewandowski and Kingsley Coman.
SoccerMay 25, 2019
Niko Kovac receives the traditional beer shower after Bayern Munich's Bundesliga win

German Cup: Kovac may make history but still have no future

Niko Kovac goes in to his third straight final on the verge of a host of records. But even a double may not be enough.
SportsMay 24, 2019
Fußball Bundesliga | 28. Spieltag | Bayer 04 Leverkusen - RB Leipzig

RB Leipzig: New kids on the block target first trophy

RB Leipzig head into their German Cup final against Bayern Munich aiming to win their first ever piece of silverware.
SportsMay 24, 2019
Bremen players appeal to referee Daniel Siebert at the German Cup semifinal between Bremen and Bayern Munich, 24.04.2019.

Referee saves Bayern's blushes in German Cup

Bremen's spirited late fightback was quashed late on by a contentious refereeing call. Bayern are off the Cup final.
SoccerApril 25, 2019
Bayern Munich's Robert Lewandowski scores the decisive penalty at the German Cup semifinal between Bremen and Bayern Munich, 24.04.2019.

Bayern beat Bremen with contentious penalty

Bayern Munich have beaten Werder Bremen in a spectacular semifinal, with a little help from a late refereeing decision.
SoccerApril 24, 2019
DFB-Pokal: Hamburger SV v RB Leipzig

RB Leipzig beat HSV, reach German Cup final

RB Leipzig ran out 3-1 winners against spirited second-division challengers Hamburg.
SoccerApril 23, 2019
Fußball 2. Bundesliga | Hamburger SV v SG Dynamo Dresden

Hamburg's tradition tackles Leipzig's commercial blueprint

The German Cup semifinal sees Hamburg's traditional roots up against the commercial power of RB Leipzig.
SportsApril 23, 2019
DFB Pokal - Bayern München - 1. FC Heidenheim | Torjubel (2:2)

Bayern Munich edge past Heidenheim in nine-goal thriller

Bayern Munich were nearly dumped out of the German Cup in what proved to be a cup classic.
SportsApril 3, 2019
DFB-Pokal 2018/19 | FC Schalke 04 - Werder Bremen (Imago/Team 2)

German Cup quarterfinals roundup

Bayern Munich avoid a shock result, but only just. Hamburg made their first German Cup semifinal for a decade.
SportsApril 3, 20194 images
DFB Pokal - Bayern München - 1. FC Heidenheim | Tor (5:4)

Bayern reveal good and bad side in German Cup classic

Four days before a top-of-the-table clash with Borussia Dortmund, Bayern Munich were given a mighty scare.
SportsApril 3, 2019
Timo Werner (center) celebrates the opener

RB Leipzig sneak into cup semis as Werner makes his mark

A 121st minute penalty secured RB Leipzig's passage to a maiden German Cup semifinal on Wednesday night.
SportsApril 2, 2019