RB Leipzig to Face Eintracht Trier in DFB-Pokal First Round

Bundesliga club RB Leipzig has been drawn to play against fourth-tier side Eintracht Trier in the first round of the DFB-Pokal. The draw, conducted by former referee Deniz Aytekin at the German Football Museum, set the stage for the upcoming season's cup competition.

RB Leipzig's managing director, Marcel Schäfer, expressed enthusiasm for the draw, anticipating a lively atmosphere at the Mosel stadium. He stated, "The draw for the first round of the cup already increases the anticipation for the new season. We are looking forward to a atmospheric game on the Mosel. We gladly accept the favorite role and want to lay the foundation for a successful cup season in the first round."

Other notable pairings include second-division club 1. FC Magdeburg traveling to face Regionalliga relegated side Bahlinger SC, and Dynamo Dresden hosting Regionalliga team SV Westfalia Rhynern. Third-division relegated team Erzgebirge Aue will host Bundesliga club 1899 Hoffenheim, while Hallescher FC is set to play against newly promoted Bundesliga side Schalke 04. Regionalliga club Carl Zeiss Jena drew second-division opponent Darmstadt 98.

The first round of the DFB-Pokal is scheduled to take place from August 21 to 24, with the exception of matches involving FC Bayern and Borussia Dortmund.

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The draw for the first round of the cup already increases the anticipation for the new season. We are looking forward to a atmospheric game on the Mosel. We gladly accept the favorite role and want to lay the foundation for a successful cup season in the first round.