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Bayern Munich to meet Bundesliga rival Stuttgart in DFB Pokal quarterfinals
The Bavarians have been paired with their league rival in the next round of the German cup after shrugging off Bochum, while Dortmund will take on a regional side.
Dec 22, 2011 7:20:00 AM
By Stefan Coerts
Bongarts
Bundesliga giant Bayern Munich has been paired with Stuttgart in the draw for the quarterfinals of the 2011-12 DFB Pokal.
Head coach Jupp Heynckes’ side reached the last eight for the 10th time in the last 11 seasons following Tuesday's 2-1 win away over Bochum. Stuttgart, meanwhile, defeated Hamburg by the same score on Wednesday evening at its home ground to set up the quarterfinal showdown with the Bavarians.
Both sides met in last year's edition of the German cup as well when Bayern recorded an impressive 6-3 away win in the round of 16.
In the other ties, Bundesliga champion Borussia Dortmund will have Regionalliga side Holstein Kiel for company, while Hoffenheim hosts Greuther Furth, and Hertha Berlin takes on Borussia Monchengladbach.
The quarterfinals will be played on Feb. 7 (Tuesday) and 8 (Wednesday) 2012.
Full draw:
Hoffenheim - Greuther Furth
Hertha Berlin- Borussia Monchengladbach
Stuttgart - Bayern Munich
Holstein Kiel - Borussia Dortmund
Head coach Jupp Heynckes’ side reached the last eight for the 10th time in the last 11 seasons following Tuesday's 2-1 win away over Bochum. Stuttgart, meanwhile, defeated Hamburg by the same score on Wednesday evening at its home ground to set up the quarterfinal showdown with the Bavarians.
Both sides met in last year's edition of the German cup as well when Bayern recorded an impressive 6-3 away win in the round of 16.
In the other ties, Bundesliga champion Borussia Dortmund will have Regionalliga side Holstein Kiel for company, while Hoffenheim hosts Greuther Furth, and Hertha Berlin takes on Borussia Monchengladbach.
The quarterfinals will be played on Feb. 7 (Tuesday) and 8 (Wednesday) 2012.
Full draw:
Hoffenheim - Greuther Furth
Hertha Berlin- Borussia Monchengladbach
Stuttgart - Bayern Munich
Holstein Kiel - Borussia Dortmund
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