And then there were 16 sides. 16 teams remain in the DFB-Pokal, but Eintracht Frankfurt, who pulled off a huge upset to beat heavy favorites Bayern Munich 3-1 in last year's final are not among them. Frankfurt were shockingly knocked out early in the first round by fourth-tier side SSV Ulm, losing 2-1, while Bayern will have a chance to redeem themselves as they take on Hertha Berlin.
Speaking of Bayern Munich, die Roten will be hoping to quickly get back to winning ways after suffering a heavy 3-1 defeat to Bayer Leverkusen over the weekend, which leaves them seven points behind Borussia Dortmund in the title race. Niko Kovac's men have also slipped into third spot behind Borussia M'Gladbach on goal difference, and so with the Bundesliga title in major jeopardy, the DFB-Pokal is one title that they will be hoping to at least try to get their hands on this term.
Meanwhile, Borussia Dortmund are looking quite likely to finally end Bayern's stranglehold on the Bundesliga title thanks to an excellent start to the season. And die Schwarzgelben would certainly want to add a cup to that trophy haul, but first they will have to find a way past Werder Bremen.
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Here are all the fixtures taking place over the next two days. Will fans see any major upsets?
