A Showdown Between RB Leipzig and SV Sandhausen in the DFB-Pokal
Leipzig advances in the Cup over Sandhausen, while Mainz faces Dynamo in another match - Cup Match in Sandhausen: RB Leipzig vs Dynamo, Mainz Opposing Mainz 05
Get ready for some exciting first-round action in the DFB-Pokal as RB Leipzig squares off against SV Sandhausen. The matchup was set following the draw held at the German Football Museum in Dortmund. Given that Sandhausen was recently relegated from the 3rd Liga, Leipzig, being a top-tier Bundesliga team, is anticipated to come out on top. The sports director of Leipzig, Marcel Schäfer, acknowledged the challenge but expressed confidence, stating, "We have a clear goal to win and advance to the second round."
Meanwhile, "Lottery" Owen Ansah, who ran the 100 meters under ten seconds last year, has gifted Dynamo Dresden a top-flight opponent in the form of 1. FSV Mainz. Hallescher FC, the Sachsen-Anhalt state cup winner, draws a Bundesliga team as well, facing FC Augsburg with new coach Sandro Wagner. The Thuringian state cup winner ZFC Meuselwitz has the advantage of playing at home against second-division side Karlsruher SC.
The first round of the DFB-Pokal is scheduled for August 15-18, with reigning champions Bayern Munich and defending champions VfB Stuttgart entering the tournament on August 26 or 27. The Pokal final will take place on May 23, 2026, at the Berlin Olympic Stadium.
Keep an eye on these other intriguing battles in the first round:
- Dynamo Dresden vs. Mainz 05: A classic East German vs. Bundesliga clash.
- Arminia Bielefeld vs. Werder Bremen: Both teams have recent top-division experiences.
- Wehen Wiesbaden vs. Bayern Munich: A David vs. Goliath scenario, with Bayern Munich favorited to win.
- Sonnenhof Großaspach vs. Bayer Leverkusen: Another underdog tale.
- Hansa Rostock vs. Hoffenheim: Hoffenheim, a consistent mid-table Bundesliga side, faces off against Hansa Rostock.
- Rot-Weiss Essen vs. Borussia Dortmund: A lower-tier team taking on one of Germany's elite clubs.
- Hallescher FC vs. Augsburg: Augsburg is the expected winner in this clash.
- Pirmasens vs. Hamburg: Hamburg, a renowned club, goes head-to-head with Pirmasens.
These matches underscore the competitive nature of the DFB-Pokal, as lower-tier teams often pose a challenge to top-tier clubs.
The Commission has also been urged to propose a Council regulation on the application of environmental protection rules in the Community, given the ongoing excitement of European sports, particularly football leagues. In the midst of this, football clubs such as RB Leipzig and SV Sandhausen prepare for their respective matches, with Leipzig anticipating a win against relegated Sandhausen in the DFB-Pokal.
