Death overshadows RB Leipzig's victory in Cottbus
The confident performance of the Bundesliga soccer team quickly fades into the background. A fan dies in Cottbus hospital following a medical emergency.
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After a medical emergency: Leipzig fan dies in Cottbus
The Leipzig fans stop their support after the break. They mourn the death of a fan in Cottbus.
"Tricky task": FCM ahead of cup trip to Illertissen
Second-division side 1. FC Magdeburg are aiming to progress one round of the DFB Cup against regional league side FV Illertissen on Wednesday evening. To do so, the team from the Elbe city are even relying on an airplane journey.
Cottbus expert Werner wants to avoid stress in Lusatia
After the 6-0 win in Augsburg, RB Leipzig travel to Lusatia with plenty of momentum. Coach Werner does not want to make any big experiments there. Energy coach Wollitz announces a fight.
Cottbus expert Werner wants to avoid stress with RB
After the 6-0 win in Augsburg, RB Leipzig travel to Lusatia with plenty of momentum. Coach Werner does not want to make any major experiments there. After all, he knows the opponent very well.
Energie coach Wollitz warns RB: "It will be a fight"
Cottbus want to upset Leipzig in the cup: Wollitz is counting on home strength, a sold-out stadium and a battle against the favorites.
Leipzig wants to avoid "turbulent game" in Cottbus
After the 6-0 win in Augsburg, RB Leipzig travel to Lusatia with plenty of momentum. Coach Werner does not want to make any major experiments there. After all, he knows the opponent very well.
DFB goalscorer threatened with exit from Nations League semi-final
The German women's soccer team will play for a place in the Nations League final at the end of October. One striker could miss the games against France.
U21 with "fear" for first qualifying defeat in four years
A false start, a race to catch up - and then a late goal conceded to make it 2:3. After the first qualifying defeat since 2021, the frustration among the U21s is huge. Especially for the unlucky man of the evening.
False start and goalkeeper blackout: U21 loses to Greece
The U21s suffer their first defeat in European Championship qualifying since 2021. After a false start, the team fights its way back, but it's not enough in the end. The pressure is on for Tuesday.
This is the U21 plan with Bayern's shooting star
A debut with a very long run-up. FC Bayern's Tom Bischof makes his first appearance for the German U21 team in the European Championship qualifiers. The national coach has clear expectations.
German U21 without Collins and Gruda against Greece
The German U21s have to cope with their next absences. Two key players will be missing against Greece. One newcomer is guaranteed to play.
Gattuso courting U21 star? What the DFB coach says
Champions League striker Nicolò Tresoldi is a success factor for the German U21 team. He still has to wait for a nomination from Julian Nagelsmann. He is being watched in his native Italy.
Leipzig must go to Cottbus - Magdeburg with luck of the draw
Both RB Leipzig and 1. FC Magdeburg face supposedly easy opponents in the second round of the DFB Cup. However, SCM in particular should be warned.
Schalke pro Antwi-Adjei: "Advertisement should set an example"
Christopher Antwi-Adjei from FC Schalke 04 takes a stand after a racist insult. He sees reporting the incident to the police as an important sign and explains how he dealt with the incident.
Leipzig footballers to Andernach - Jena to Chemie
The women's soccer players from the eastern German Bundesliga clubs have been drawn in the DFB Cup. Regional league team Magdeburg invites you to the Elbe duel.
Now Amiri too: nasty insult against Mainz goalscorer
A sensational free-kick goal takes FSV Mainz 05 into the next round of the cup. The goalscorer is then violently insulted on a social network.
It was not meant to be: Dynamo eliminated against Mainz
The Saxons play a good game against a European Cup participant. Once again, they failed to take their chances. In the end, the favorites cheer.
Cup hurdle overcome: Mainz wins in Dresden
Bundesliga side FSV Mainz 05 had to fear for victory in Dresden despite having a clear advantage on the pitch. Goalkeeper Robin Zentner saves a penalty - and things get dicey again shortly before the end.
DFB boss after scandal in the cup: racism has no place
The German Football Association is not only investigating allegations of racism at two cup matches, the president is also speaking out.
Racism incident in the cup: Schalke's Antwi-Adjei faces charges
The cup match between Leipzig and Schalke is overshadowed by an incident of racism. The police investigate. Lok apologizes, but Schalke does not believe in the single perpetrator theory.
Cup exit: Halle can't spoil Wagner's debut
In the end, Halle FC can only be proud of a good performance. FC Augsburg is too strong in the DFB Cup. Coach Schröder nevertheless has high praise for the team.
Wagner's thrilling Augsburg overture: 2:0 in Halle
Sandro Wagner had warned his players before the game in Halle. In the DFB Cup, FC Augsburg actually had to tremble for a long time on the debut of its head coach.
Schalke 04 jubilant after late win at Lok Leipzig
Schalke had a harder time than expected at north-east champions Lok Leipzig. The match was overshadowed by a stoppage in play following an alleged racist insult.
Meuselwitz sells itself dearly despite 0:5 against KSC
It would have taken a miracle for ZFC Meuselwitz to knock the second-division side out of the cup competition. But that did not happen.
Racist remarks? Cup match in Leipzig interrupted
The DFB Cup match between north-east regional league champions Lok Leipzig and Schalke 04 had to be interrupted at short notice. A Schalke player complained to the linesman.
Shock for Dynamo: Goal scorer Daferner out for longer
Dynamo Dresden see a small chance of a surprise in the cup clash with Mainz. But now an important attacker is injured.
Fan spat at Sandhausen against Leipzig: Banner as trigger
RB Leipzig is repeatedly antagonized by fans of other clubs. In Sandhausen, a banner caused trouble among the supporters.
Yussuf Poulsen new HSV captain
Sebastian Schonlau was the undisputed captain of Hamburger SV for several years. Now that the defender no longer plays a role in HSV's Bundesliga plans, there is a new leader.
Augsburg coach Wagner a fan of East German soccer: "Awesome"
Sandro Wagner is eager to make his debut as coach in Augsburg. He is particularly pleased that it will be in Halle in the DFB Cup. He makes a declaration of love to soccer in the east.
After almost 90 years: Lok wants to dupe Schalke again
The regional league team from Saxony is hoping for a sensation against the second-division soccer team. The duel between the traditional teams has taken place twice in the DFB Cup so far - once even as a final.
Dynamo Dresden set for final against Mainz
Dynamo Dresden see a small chance of a surprise in the cup clash against Mainz. New signing Vermeij could make his debut for the Saxons.
Raum new RB captain - Gulacsi remains in Leipzig goal
RB Leipzig coach Werner has divided up the roles ahead of the first competitive match. While a new player leads the team, a potential new signing has already been spotted in Leipzig.
Mainz appeal unsuccessful: Cup match in Dresden on Monday
The scheduling of the first DFB Cup round at Dynamo Dresden does not suit FSV Mainz 05 at all. The Bundesliga club's protest is unsuccessful.
"There's a lot to be said for Blankenhain": DFB chooses new base camp
From Bavaria to Thuringia: In future, the DFB's elite footballers will prepare for the big tournaments at the Spa & Golfresort Weimarer Land. The English have also been here.
Nagelsmann's spicy review: Leaving RB 'tick too soon'
In his former sporting home, national coach Julian Nagelsmann talks about his departure for Munich. What he says about his departure from Leipzig makes you sit up and take notice.
Mainz goes to DFB Federal Court over cup tie
The scheduling of the first DFB Cup round at Dynamo Dresden does not suit FSV Mainz 05 at all. The club is fighting back - and wants to exhaust the last possibility of a postponement.
Leipzig in the cup at Sandhausen on Saturday - Dynamo on Monday
RB Leipzig face third-division relegated Sandhausen in the cup on Saturday. Dynamo Dresden will host Mainz on a Monday. 1. FC Magdeburg is the first team to start.
RB Leipzig in the cup at Sandhausen - Dynamo against Mainz
RB Leipzig's first-round opponent in the cup is Sandhausen, who have been relegated from the third division. Dynamo Dresden will host a first division club. Lok Leipzig is looking forward to facing a traditional club from the Ruhr region.
Union Berlin in favor of promotion reform in regional league
Union Berlin is a long way from the 4th division in a positive sense. Nevertheless, the Eisern are now championing the interests of the regional league clubs. The East factor is obvious.
Rioting: Hansa Rostock fined 135,000 euros
The match between Hansa Rostock and Dynamo Dresden was overshadowed by rioting. The Rostock team will now receive their punishment, the Saxons will have to wait a little longer.
U21 with a clear victory in the European Championship countdown
The German U21 national team prepares for the European Championship finals at a training camp. In a test match against a Leipzig youth team, they have a victory. One of the managers will join them.
U21 with a clear victory in the European Championship countdown
The German U21 national team prepares for the European Championship finals at a training camp. In a test match against a Leipzig youth team, they have a victory. One of the managers will join them.
Regional league reform: Eastern clubs back Neuendorf
All champions should be promoted. That is what the north-east regional leagues are demanding. There is a potentially groundbreaking meeting with the DFB leadership in Frankfurt.
RB Leipzig comments on the brawl in Stuttgart. Lok Leipzig sticker triggers dispute between fans and security forces
The escalation in the Stuttgart stadium after a DFB Cup match is making waves. Fans and security forces clash after a dispute over a sticker.
"Encouraged us": Klopp visits Leipzig's dressing room
Jürgen Klopp drops by the dressing room after RB Leipzig's DFB Cup exit. Leipzig's interim coach Zsolt Löw expects a few more tips in the coming days.
With a dream goal: VfB Stuttgart advances to the cup final
Zsolt Löw is supposed to lead RB Leipzig to a conciliatory end to the season. But their chances of winning the DFB Cup are over. VfB Stuttgart will travel to Berlin for the final.
Mintzlaff: Klopp "one thousand percent" not an RB coach
Jürgen Klopp as coach in Leipzig - many RB fans have been dreaming of this since the appointment of the ex-Liverpool player as Red Bull's head of soccer. But it is highly unlikely to come to pass.
Löw debut in knockout game: "Cup is something special"
A new era begins at RB Leipzig. And of all things, it's about reaching the DFB Cup final. After all, the Saxons have never lost a semi-final.
Leipzig's short-term coach Löw: "Can't do magic"
Marco Rose's leave of absence brings his friend into a new role. The chief strategist of the Red Bull soccer cosmos is helping out at RB Leipzig - but only for seven weeks.
"Change things": Schäfer's message to the Leipzig professionals
With the coach, RB Leipzig has replaced the weakest link in the crisis. Now the sporting director has clear words for the team.
Promotion reform: regional leagues turn to Neuendorf
Champions must be promoted. The clubs in the Regionalliga-Nordost are demanding this and want promotion reform. The DFB boss should personally campaign for this.
RB Leipzig to play cup semi-final in Stuttgart on April 2
The two teams have never met in the cup. In the league, VfB Stuttgart recently won twice at home against Leipzig.
First Leverkusen, then Leipzig: Cup semi-finals scheduled
When will Arminia Bielefeld play Leverkusen in the cup final? The DFB has scheduled the semi-finals.
"Should he cut off his arm?": Wolfsburg's penalty rage
A short whistle, big discussions: The handball penalty in the cup semi-final between Leipzig and Wolfsburg causes astonishment for both teams.
Pesko's redeeming penalty: Leipzig in the semi-finals
Things are not going well for RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga, but all the better in the cup. The Saxons fought their way into the semi-finals against Wolfsburg - and are almost regulars there.
Leipzig and Wolfsburg determine last semi-finalists
Leipzig will host VfL Wolfsburg in the final quarter-final of the DFB Cup. The last duel was a pretty clear-cut affair.
Job discussion: Leipzig coach Rose accepts criticism
Only one win in the second half of the Bundesliga season, points lost against Bochum and Heidenheim. Leipzig coach Marco Rose must fear for his job - and openly accepts the criticism.
Bonuses, draw, matches: What's important in the DFB Cup
There are still two quarter-final matches left in the DFB Cup. What comes after that? And why is the round of the best eight teams split up in terms of time?
"Difficult to integrate": Hasenhüttl struggles with Nmecha's bad luck
Wolfsburg can punch their ticket for the cup semi-finals in Leipzig. Before that, coach Hasenhüttl once again announces the absence of attacker Nmecha. The coach is unhappy with the situation.
Nils Petersen supports promotion reform for NOFV clubs
Teams from the north-east feel disadvantaged by promotion from the regional league. A former national team player agrees. The DFB does not see a majority for this nationwide.
DFB: NOFV teams' push for promotion not capable of winning a majority
Teams from the north-east feel disadvantaged when it comes to promotion from the regional league. The clubs are calling for a rethink. This would require broad participation. The DFB doubts this.
Three ideas: How the regional league champions are all promoted
The NOFV feels particularly disadvantaged when it comes to promotion from the regional leagues. The clubs don't want to complain, but rather propose solutions.
NOFV regional league clubs present promotion proposals
Teams from the north-east feel particularly disadvantaged when it comes to promotion from the regional league. The clubs are calling for a rethink and are presenting their own ideas.
Hefty sum: 119,100 euros fine for Dynamo Dresden
Dynamo Dresden and penalties from the DFB, there's no end to it. This time, the third division soccer team has to pay a six-figure sum.
The eternal duel: RB Leipzig against Wolfsburg again
The duel has taken place six times in the DFB Cup so far. Now it will be the seventh meeting in the quarter-finals in February.
Rose relieved: RB Leipzig flips the switch
RB Leipzig went into the cup round of 16 against Eintracht Frankfurt as underdogs. In the end, RB impressively prevailed - and demonstratively cheered with the counted-out Marco Rose.
Cheering with Rose: Leipzig sets an example in the crisis
RB Leipzig went into the cup round of 16 against Eintracht Frankfurt as underdogs. In the end, RB impressively prevailed - and demonstratively cheered with the counted-out Marco Rose.
Next injury: Lukeba misses RB for two months
RB Leipzig wants to get out of the crisis in the cup. The squad for the match against Eintracht Frankfurt is dwindling.
DFB Cup round of 16: RB Leipzig vs Eintracht Frankfurt live on ZDF
Leipzig's DFB Cup round of 16 tie against Eintracht Frankfurt will also be broadcast on free-to-air television.
RB Leipzig takes action against alleged anti-Semitic incident
After the cup match against St. Pauli, RB Leipzig received information about an anti-Semitic action. The club then investigated the person and requested a statement.
RB Leipzig faces Eintracht Frankfurt in the DFB Cup round of 16
The cup draw is a tough one. RB must face Eintracht Frankfurt. It is also a rematch of the cup final from 2023.
Dynamo Dresden miss out on top spot in the 3rd division
Dynamo Dresden miss out on the jump to the top of the table. Jonas Oehmichen saves at least one point in Ingolstadt.
Dynamo Dresden narrowly fails in DFB Cup against Darmstadt 98
The cup defeat against Darmstadt is bitter for Dynamo Dresden. Nevertheless, the team is gaining confidence for the championship.
Counter-attack goal in extra time: Darmstadt in the round of 16
For a long time, it looked as if no goals would be scored in Dresden. But it turned out to be a cup fight in which Darmstadt came out on top.
"Not an easy time": Reservist Poulsen as cup winner
Yussuf Poulsen has been playing for RB Leipzig for more than a decade. He has rarely played as little as he has this season. A brace in the cup should change that.
Dynamo Dresden fights for a place in the last sixteen of the DFB Cup
Bundesliga relegated SV Darmstadt 98 come to the Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion as favorites. However, the match against Fortuna Düsseldorf showed that anything is possible in a knockout game.
Leipzig's Mister Cup: Poulsen shoots St. Pauli out of the competition
The DFB Cup is his competition. RB Leipzig's Yussuf Poulsen showed that against FC St. Pauli. With two goals, the Dane played a big part in their progress.
Poulsen leads Leipzig into the DFB Cup round of 16
The DFB Cup is his competition. RB Leipzig's Yussuf Poulsen showed that against FC St. Pauli. With two goals, the Dane played a big part in their progress.
Collective challenge: Dynamo confident going into the cup match
Dynamo Dresden and Darmstadt 98 have met once before in the DFB Cup. Back then, as in previous matches, the Lilies usually came out on top.
Darmstadt faces tough cup match in Dresden
Darmstadt 98 await a heated cup clash at Dynamo Dresden. Coach Florian Kohfeldt is confident.
RB Leipzig aiming for the last 16 of the DFB Cup despite injury worries and rotation
Last year, RB Leipzig failed to reach the second round of the DFB Cup. This scenario should not be repeated.
Coach justifies St. Pauli's flight to Leipzig
FC St. Pauli are about to play their cup match against Bundesliga rivals RB Leipzig. The Kiez club will travel to the Saxons by plane. Coach Blessin defends the decision.
National player Giulia Gwinn reports on discrimination in youth soccer
She had to listen to a lot of jokes, says national player Gwinn about her time as a youth soccer player. The 25-year-old also talks about freedom of expression.
DFB "clearly on the side" of the Israeli community
The German Football Association awards the Julius Hirsch Prize in Munich. DFB President Bernd Neuendorf uses the stage to send a clear message.
National soccer player David Raum returns to RB Leipzig after successful surgery
A torn ligament in the RB Leipzig professional has to be treated surgically. He can now begin his rehabilitation.
Injury worries for Nagelsmann: Henrichs is also out
Ter Stegen, Füllkrug, Musiala, Havertz, Koch, Raum and now Henrichs: national coach Nagelsmann has to cope with another absence. A replacement will not be named for the time being.
Leipzig's Raum injured - RB without 16 in the international match week
RB Leipzig's training center is short-handed this week. The club has 15 players available. German international David Raum has to miss out through injury.
Next DFB absence: Leipzig's Raum will probably also have to miss out
Ahead of the next two Nations League games, national coach Julian Nagelsmann has received a number of cancellations. Leipzig's David Raum is now also likely to miss out. Robin Gosens is set to return to the team instead.
Goalkeeper Janis Blaswich once again in the DFB squad
RB Leipzig has several goalkeepers on duty with the national teams. Only the number one is canceling the international trips.
DFB Federal Court confirms ban for RB Leipzig captain Orban
RB Leipzig will have to make do without defender Willi Orban for the Bundesliga match against Union Berlin. The DFB Federal Court rejected the RB captain's renewed appeal.
RB Leipzig women surprisingly eliminated from the DFB Cup
There is also a rivalry between Union and RB Leipzig in the women's competition. In the cup, the Berlin second division team surprised the Saxons.
RB Leipzig appeals against Orban's suspension
RB Leipzig appeals to the next instance after the two-match ban for captain Willi Orban. The first appeal was rejected.
Dynamo Dresden face SV Darmstadt 98 in the DFB Cup
The second round match in the DFB Cup will be a floodlit game in Dresden. The third-division team is hosting a second-division team and has been warned.
Bochum soccer coach Peter Zeidler hopes for a defiant reaction after DFB Cup exit
The cup defeat in the first compulsory match of the season is dampening the mood at VfL Bochum. That's why new coach Peter Zeidler is trying to spread confidence ahead of the tough game in Leipzig.
Cottbus' Hajrulla banned for two cup games
The DFB sports court has suspended Romarjo Hajrulla for two cup matches following his red card against Werder Bremen. The striker will therefore miss the top match in the national cup.
Topp with a treble: Bremen give Cottbus no chance
Werder Bremen confidently advance to the second round of the DFB Cup. In Cottbus, a new signing becomes the acclaimed match-winner.
Werder Bremen wins confidently against Energie Cottbus
Werder Bremen confidently advance to the second round of the DFB Cup. In Cottbus, a new signing becomes the acclaimed match-winner.
No euphoria despite cup win: Dynamo focused on Aue
Dynamo Dresden defeats second division side Düsseldorf with a strong performance. But thoughts are already turning to the future.
Dresden knocks Düsseldorf out of the cup - Meißner and Daferner score
There is no discernible difference in class in the cup clash. The third division team put in a strong performance.