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...
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