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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
New signing Nusa ensures RB Leipzig's 4:1 win against Rot-Weiss Essen
First coach Rose relies on his old personnel, then the new youngsters are brought in and the Leipzig team's first competitive match win goes well.
RB Leipzig confidently reaches the next round of the DFB Cup
A wake-up call was necessary, after which RB Leipzig got going. RWE keeper Jakob Golz prevented an even heavier defeat.
RB Leipzig wins confidently against Rot-Weiss Essen in the DFB Cup
A wake-up call was necessary, after which RB Leipzig got going. RWE keeper Jakob Golz prevented an even heavier defeat.
Mönchengladbach still safe after falling behind in Aue
The match at Erzgebirge Aue was not a walk in the park for Borussia Mönchengladbach. The third division team put up fierce resistance.
Energie Cottbus need more courage against Werder
Energie Cottbus started the season with two defeats. The first coup in a long time should come in the cup against Bremen.
Dynamo Dresden looking forward to DFB Cup premiere against Fortuna Düsseldorf
Anything can happen in the cup. Dresden are only outsiders against Fortuna Düsseldorf. However, the Elbe city team believes in itself.
Erzgebirge Aue hopes for "small sensation" in "bonus game"
Aue and Mönchengladbach met 14 years ago in the first round of the DFB Cup. This time, the right result should be on the scoreboard.
Coach Marco Rose gives clear instructions ahead of DFB Cup tie in Essen
Leipzig coach Marco Rose believes his team is well positioned for its first competitive match. Despite the expected resistance, he has one demand.
Dynamo Dresden confidently secures DFB Cup qualification
Dynamo Dresden secures qualification for the DFB Cup with a convincing 4:0 win against MSV Duisburg
1. FC Magdeburg definitely without Schuler in the cup
Second-division soccer club 1. FC Magdeburg will be without Luca Schuler for Tuesday's DFB Cup round of 16 tie against Fortuna Düsseldorf (18:00/Sky). The striker is definitely out after being substituted due to injury in the home game against 1. FC Kaiserslautern last Saturday (4:1). An MRI examina ..
Fine for Lok Leipzig after riots
Regional league soccer club 1. FC Lok Leipzig will pay dearly for the misconduct of its fans in the first round DFB Cup match against Eintracht Frankfurt (0:7). On Tuesday, the DFB sports court sentenced the Saxons to a fine of 25,000 euros. The court punished the burning and throwing of pyrotechnic ..
Fine for Lok Leipzig after riots
Regional league soccer club 1. FC Lok Leipzig will pay dearly for the misconduct of its fans in the first round DFB Cup match against Eintracht Frankfurt (0:7). On Tuesday, the DFB sports court sentenced the Saxons to a fine of 25,000 euros. The court punished the burning and throwing of pyrotechnic ..
Hertha against HSV on December 6, FCM one day earlier
Hertha BSC will host league rivals Hamburger SV in the round of 16 of the DFB Cup on December 6. The clash between the second-division soccer clubs will kick off at 8.45pm (Sky) on Wednesday at the Olympiastadion in Berlin, as announced by the German Football Association on Wednesday. One day earlie ..
DFB Cup: 1 FC Magdeburg face Fortuna Düsseldorf in the round of 16
In the round of 16 of the DFB Cup, 1. FC Magdeburg will play Fortuna Düsseldorf at home. Both teams have an even record in their previous encounters.
RB Leipzig face difficult task against FSV Mainz 05
After being knocked out of the DFB Cup, RB Leipzig must prove themselves against the great unknown FSV Mainz 05
The abrupt end of the brilliant cup journey
Leipzig coach Marco Rose shows great frustration at being eliminated from the DFB Cup. Leipzig had won the cup in the last two years.
RB Leipzig eliminated from DFB Cup against VfL Wolfsburg
Defending champion RB Leipzig has already been eliminated in the second round of the DFB Cup. The Cup winner of the last two years lost 0:1 against VfL Wolfsburg.
"Makes an effort": Rose praises DFB in VAR debate
Marco Rose is not necessarily a fan of video evidence. However, the Leipzig coach praises the DFB and does not see the referees as resistant to advice.
"Clever dog": RB coach Rose warns of wind
Ahead of the second-round DFB Cup match in Wolfsburg, RB Leipzig coach Marco Rose has warned against VfL striker Jonas Wind. He said the Dane is a very good footballer despite his size and has a nose for spaces. "He's a clever dog," Rose said ahead of today's match (6 p.m./Sky). Danish international ..
Leipzig coach Rose: Olmo out until end of year
It is still open whether Dani Olmo will undergo surgery on his injured shoulder. According to coach Rose, RB Leipzig will still have to do without the playmaker until Christmas.
Rose sees cup match in Wolfsburg as "final game
For Marco Rose, the second round match in the DFB Cup this Tuesday (18:00/Sky) at VfL Wolfsburg has endgame character. "A hard piece of work, another intense game. And it's Cup, if we want to defend the Cup, that's what we intend to do, then we have to win. Accordingly, it is a final," said the coac ..
DFB Cup: RB Leipzig to play Wolfsburg again
Cup defending champion RB Leipzig will once again face VfL Wolfsburg in the second round of the DFB Cup. This was the result of the draw on Sunday evening in Dortmund. World champion Shkodran Mustafi drew the lot for Leipzig. On October 31 or November 1, the Saxons will have to face the VfL. It is a ..
Leipzig coach on Gulacsi comeback: First good step
After almost a year, Leipzig's goalkeeper Gulacsi is back between the posts for the first time in the nail-biting win in Wiesbaden. Afterwards, he receives praise from the coach.
Without striker Timo Werner: RB Leipzig starts title defense in DFB Cup
Striker Timo Werner will miss RB Leipzig's first-round DFB Cup match against SV Wehen Wiesbaden due to back problems. Goalkeeper Peter Gulacsi makes his comeback after an injury layoff.
Leipzig starts cup at outsider Wiesbaden
RB Leipzig coach Marco Rose has warned outsiders SV Wehen Wiesbaden ahead of their DFB Cup opener. "They defend very massively, mostly with five players at the back. We can't lose our nerves when it's still 0-0 after 30 minutes," said the 47-year-old. Defending champion Leipzig must play the second- ..
SV Wehen Wiesbaden - RB Leipzig
Wednesday: SV Wehen Wiesbaden plays against RB Leipzig.
Gulacsi comeback and Werner's back: Leipzig rotates
Peter Gulacsi has had to wait almost a year for this moment. On Wednesday, the ex-captain will be back in goal for RB Leipzig. However, the prospects for a regular place are modest.
DFB Cup: Gulacsi returns in Leipzig goal
Like Bayern coach Thomas Tuchel, Leipzig's Marco Rose is also rotating at the goalkeeper position in the cup. This will mark the comeback of the ex-captain.