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FCM in the DFB Cup: Fight against underdog Illertissen for promotion!
In the DFB Cup, 1. FC Magdeburg will face FV Illertissen on October 29, 2025. Kick-off is at 6 p.m., live on Sky.
FCM in the DFB Cup: Fight against underdog Illertissen for promotion!
The DFB Cup brings with it an exciting encounter on Wednesday evening: The 1. FC Magdeburg goes against that FV Illertissen who, as a fourth division team in the Regionalliga Bayern, are surprisingly in the second round of the cup. Kick-off is at 6 p.m. and fans can watch the game live on Sky. FCM are the clear favorites, but Illertissen have already caused a sensation this cup season when they beat Nuremberg on penalties in the first round.
They have never made it this far in the DFB Cup, which only increases the anticipation for this encounter. They also won a thrilling 4-3 against Bayern Munich II last Saturday, extending their unbeaten streak to six games.
Setting up and expectations
Interim coach Petrik Sander has announced that a “total rotation” to eight or more positions is out of the question. Still, one or two changes to the starting lineup can be expected. Players such as Rayan Ghrieb, who scored against Munster, could play a key role up front, while Luka Hyryläinen has been identified as a possible replacement for the injured Jean Hugonet.
Overall, Magdeburg plans to have a lot of ball possession and use it effectively. While Tarek Chahed and Mateusz Zukowski are only two injured players in the FCM squad, Daniel Heber is available again but is unlikely to be in the starting line-up. Maximilian Breunig, who scored from a penalty in the last game, could also have a chance of a place in the first eleven.
The possible setup of the FCM
| position | player |
|---|---|
| goal | Reimann |
| Defence | Hyryläinen, Mathisen, Müller |
| midfield | Hercher, Michel, Ulrich, Nollenberger |
| attack | Ghrieb, Atik, Breunig |
Illertissen, on the other hand, is expected to play in its own strong formation: Maximilian Neuberger, who scored the decisive goal in the Bavarian Cup final, is one of the players who will lead the Illertissen offensive. Yannick Glessing, who scored against Nuremberg in the first round, also shows remarkable accuracy and has already scored double-digit goals in all competitions.
The DFB Cup not only awakens great passion, but also the hope of a surprise. Magdeburg wants to be motivated by their recent successes in the league and secure a place in the history of the cup. This could be the first step towards surpassing the six participations in the second round of this competition in the last 25 years.
Spectators can look forward to a thrilling duel when two teams from different classes meet. The tension is great – who will leave the pitch as the winner in the end?