Bundesliga clubs prepare for DFB-Pokal this weekend
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 3:38 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
The 2026/27 Bundesliga season is set to kick off next week, but teams will first compete in the DFB-Pokal this weekend. Clubs like FC Bayern and Borussia Dortmund enter the tournament with positive vibes, bolstered by strong summer performances. RB Leipzig faces uncertainty due to player departures and recent defeats, while Eintracht Frankfurt struggles after a heavy loss to Brentford. The tournament will help gauge each club's readiness for the season ahead as fans eagerly anticipate the new campaign.
- •2026/27 Bundesliga season starts next week
- •DFB-Pokal matches this weekend will test clubs
- •FC Bayern remains strong despite minor injury concerns
- •Borussia Dortmund celebrates recent friendly win over Arsenal
- •RB Leipzig faces challenges after losing key players
- 3:38 PMYahoo Sports — ⌛ All good or panic mode? How ready is your Bundesliga club?
"Soon the wait will finally be over: the 2026/27 Bundesliga season kicks off in just one week! But Germany’s 18 best teams will already face their first real test this weekend in the DFB-Pokal.But wh...
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
Bundesliga•Aug 21, 2026, 2:30 PMVincent Kompany eager to see Bayern Munich in action vs. Borussia Dortmund
Bundesliga•Aug 21, 2026, 11:21 AMMedication switch behind Musiala collapses - Bayern
Bundesliga•Aug 21, 2026, 10:18 AMKompany confirms Musiala will miss Supercup clash with "quality" Dortmund side
Bundesliga•Aug 21, 2026, 9:53 AMBayern knew about Musiala's condition 'a long time ago' says Kompany
Bundesliga•Aug 21, 2026, 9:11 AMGregor Kobel reflects on his 2026 World Cup journey
Bundesliga•Aug 21, 2026, 9:03 AMMusiala to return for Bayern in Bundesliga curtain-raiser with Stuttgart