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In the first round of the 2025/26 DFB-Pokal, two German football teams, Sportfreunde Lotte and SC Freiburg, faced each other for the first-ever DFB-Pokal meeting between them. The match, currently live, is taking place at the Lotter Kreuz.
As a Bundesliga team, SC Freiburg entered the match as clear favourites, with their recent strong cup performances and 2022 DFB-Pokal runners-up status. On the other hand, Sportfreunde Lotte, competing in the fourth tier (Regionalliga West) and with limited success historically in the DFB-Pokal—including a quarter-final appearance in 2016/17—viewed the encounter as a highlight of their season and an opportunity to test themselves against top-tier opposition.
The match proved to be a challenging one for Sportfreunde Lotte, as SC Freiburg secured a comfortable 2-0 victory. The goals were scored by Eren Dinkçi shortly before halftime and Lucas Höler in the second half. Freiburg controlled the game, taking the lead and doubling it, ultimately securing their progression to the second round.
For Sportfreunde Lotte, this match serves as a reminder of the gap between regional and Bundesliga football. However, the team is hopeful for an upset in the future. The match is a significant moment in the young football season for Sportfreunde Lotte, offering them an opportunity to showcase their potential against top-tier opposition.
The match is being followed in real-time through a live ticker, allowing fans from around the world to keep up with the action. The kick-off time for the match is 6 pm. As the DFB-Pokal competition progresses, it will be interesting to see if Sportfreunde Lotte can continue to challenge the top teams and make a name for themselves in German football.
Other European leagues should take note of the compelling match between Sportfreunde Lotte and SC Freiburg in the DFB-Pokal, a notable first-ever encounter between these two German teams. Despite their so far unsuccessful forays in DFB-Pokal historical competitions, Sportfreunde Lotte showcased their potential against top-tier opposition in the first round, albeit ending with a 2-0 defeat against the seasoned Bundesliga team, SC Freiburg.
