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Sport-Club Freiburg v FC Bayern München - Bundesliga 2026/27

Kane insists he 'didn't party too hard' as Bayern bench Ballon d'Or winner

Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane has revealed that a pre-planned rest rather than excessive celebrations kept him on the bench during Wednesday night's emphatic 6-1 DFB-Pokal victory over Magdeburg. Having lifted the Ballon d'Or in London on Monday evening, the 33-year-old England captain watched on as an unused substitute in midweek.

FC Bayern München v 1. FC Magdeburg - DFB Cup 2026/27

Tom Bischof reflects on midfield performance and Allianz Arena atmosphere

Young Bayern Munich midfielder Tom Bischof expressed delight after pulling the strings in a 6-1 DFB-Pokal victory over Magdeburg. Bischof, who provided a brilliant assist for Michael Olise, praised the home support at the Allianz Arena.

Jonathan Tah refutes claims that Bayern Munich wins come easily

Bayern Munich defender Jonathan Tah insisted that big scorelines require immense daily work after the Bavarians hit Magdeburg for six in the DFB-Pokal. Tah praised the professional standards maintained across the squad despite missing key figures.

Nathaniel Brown dedicates Bayern Munich win to absent head coach

Bayern Munich full-back Nathaniel Brown dedicated his goal and the team's 6-1 DFB-Pokal victory over Magdeburg to the club's absent head coach. The defender insisted that the squad is completely unified ahead of Saturday's Der Klassiker.

1. FC Köln v FC Schalke 04 - Bundesliga 2026/27

Schalke star behaves badly during cup exit

Star striker Hee-chan Hwang shoved his own physiotherapist during Schalke 04’s surprise DFB Cup second-round exit at second-division side Dynamo Dresden.

After Barcelona's defeat: Bayern Munich claim an exceptional European record

No one can stand up to the Bavarian

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Arsenal	9	8	0	1	14	5	9	24	W W W W L
2	Manchester City	9	7	0	2	20	10	10	21	L L W W W
3	Brighton & Hove Albion	9	6	1	2	24	7	17	19	W L W W W
4	Chelsea	9	5	1	3	19	15	4	16	W L W W L
5	Liverpool	9	4	3	2	11	9	2	15	L W W L W

Pos

Team

+/-

PTS

Form

Arsenal

W
W
W
W
L

Manchester City

L
L
W
W
W

Brighton & Hove Albion

W
L
W
W
W

Chelsea

W
L
W
W
L

Liverpool

L
W
W
L
W

Frequently asked questions

Who has won the most DFB-Pokal titles?

Bayern Munich are the most successful team in the history of the DFB-Pokal. The Bavarians have triumphed in the competition in 20 times.

How many teams are in the DFB-Pokal?

A total of 64 teams feature in the annual DFB-Pokal competition. The tournament is spread across six rounds to determine the winners. Bayer Leverkusen are the current holders of the title.

Who has made the most DFB-Pokal appearances ever?

Defensive midfielder Miroslav Votava holds the record for most appearances in DFB-Pokal history with 79 appearances.

Who is the all-time top scorer of the DFB-Pokal?

Bayern Munich legend Gerd Muller holds the record for most goals in the DFB-Pokal with an astonishing record of 78 goals in just 62 appearances.

Which famous players have played in the DFB-Pokal?

Marco Reus, Arjen Robben, Franck Ribery, Mats Hummels, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Kevin De Bruyne, Thomas Muller, Gerd Muller, Manuel Neuer, Franz Beckenbauer, and Oliver Kahn are among the most famous players in DFB-Pokal history.

Which famous managers have managed in the DFB-Pokal?

Jupp Heynckes, Pep Guardiola, Julian Nagelsmann, Jurgen Klopp, Thomas Tuchel, Carlo Ancelotti, Peter Bosz, Louis van Gaal and Hansi Flick are some of the prominent managers to have featured in the DFB-Pokal.