FCM meets Saarbrücken: Brünker duel in the DFB Cup!

FCM meets Saarbrücken: Brünker duel in the DFB Cup!

The anticipation in Magdeburg could hardly be greater: 1. FC Magdeburg will face 1. FC Saarbrücken in the first main round of the DFB Cup. The draw took place on Sunday at the German Football Museum in Dortmund, moderated by Lili Engels. The winning prize was the talented 100 meter sprinter Owen Ansah. The matches will be played between August 15th and 18th, 2025, while games for the Supercup participants are scheduled for August 28th and 29th.

1. FC Magdeburg has made a name for itself over the last few years and has now been able to land in the professional pot for the third time in a row - a pot that includes all Bundesliga clubs and the 14 best-placed second division teams from the previous season. In contrast, Saarbrücken, who missed promotion to the 2nd league in relegation against Eintracht Braunschweig last season, were only able to emerge as a strong cup team last year. With victories against well-known opponents such as FC Bayern Munich, Eintracht Frankfurt and Borussia Mönchengladbach, Saarbrücken reached the semi-finals and can therefore present itself as a serious challenger.

A meeting with history

Particular attention will be paid to Kai Brünker during the duel. The former 1. FC Magdeburg player will now return to the pitch for 1. FC Saarbrücken. He quickly became a crowd favorite during his time in Magdeburg from 2020 to 2023 and his return is eagerly awaited. Given the current events, Florian Krüger is also being traded as a possible new addition to the FCM. So could it be that the two teams will also cross paths on the transfer list?

Otmar Schork, Sports Director of 1. FC Magdeburg, sees the draw as one of the most difficult tasks, but he is optimistic about the upcoming duel. He expects an exciting game at eye level, although the Magdeburgers have big plans after losing to Kickers Offenbach in the previous season. There are not only sporting but also financial incentives that should further motivate the players.

A look at how the DFB Cup works

In the first round of the DFB Cup, the teams will compete against each other in a knockout system. Current information about the games, such as the review on DFBnet, will always keep fans up to date. If there are discrepancies in the results, scorers can be corrected independently as long as the deadline for doing so has not expired. The relay leader is responsible for the review, and is also responsible for maintaining the relays and releasing the results.

The entire Magdeburg football community is looking forward to the first main round of the DFB Cup. Will 1. FC Magdeburg master the challenge against FCS? We can be excited! Further details and information are available on [1. FC Magdeburg]. and Fussball.de provide further exciting insights into the upcoming cup season.