Borussia Dortmund prepares for DFB-Pokal match against Hamburg-based HEBC

Borussia Dortmund faces fifth-tier side HEBC in a first-round DFB-Pokal match this Tuesday at the Volksparkstadion in Hamburg. HEBC qualified for the tournament after winning the Hamburg Cup for the first time on May 23, 2026. While the club currently competes in the Oberliga, they gained entry to the national competition following a 5-1 victory over SC Vorwärts-Wacker 04 in their regional final. Borussia Dortmund has not suffered a first-round exit in the DFB-Pokal since 2005. Since that time, the club has reached the final seven times, securing the title in 2012, 2017, and 2021. The upcoming fixture serves as the opening stage of the team's pursuit of a trophy this season. HEBC historically carries an underdog status into this match, having finished 13th in their league last season.

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