Manuel Neuer suffers partial tendon tear in fresh Bayern Munich injury blow
Bayern Munich have confirmed that Manuel Neuer has suffered a partial tendon tear in his right foot, raising further concerns over the veteran goalkeeper's fitness.
Bayer Leverkusen and RB Leipzig set for German Cup blockbuster
Sunday's draw in Dortmund produced two all-Bundesliga clashes, with Borussia Dortmund set to face Eintracht Frankfurt in a repeat of the 2017 final.
Leverkusen, who completed the Bundesliga and German Cup double in 2024, face a Leipzig side that lifted the trophy in consecutive seasons in 2022 and 2023.
Bayern, meanwhile, will be favourites to reach the quarter-finals when they welcome Hertha, who currently lead the 2. Bundesliga by seven points.
The other all-top-flight encounter sees Borussia Dortmund host Eintracht Frankfurt, adding further quality to an intriguing round.
Elsewhere, Borussia Moenchengladbach entertain Darmstadt, Kaiserslautern host Freiburg and Holstein Kiel take on Cologne.
Augsburg travel to Bochum, while last season's runners-up Stuttgart will welcome Dynamo Dresden.
The last-16 matches are scheduled for December 1 and 2, with the quarter-finals to follow in the new year.
The German Cup final will take place at Berlin's Olympic Stadium on May 29, 2027, where Bayern will be hoping to defend their title.
Hoeness fears Jamal Musiala may never regain his best Bayern form
Bayern Munich honorary president Uli Hoeness has admitted that Jamal Musiala may never return to his previous level of performance because of an underlying neurological condition.
Miron Muslic: Schalke produced best half of football, despite defeat to Hoffenheim
Schalke head coach Miron Muslic took encouragement from his side's performance despite suffering a 2-1 defeat against TSG Hoffenheim in the Bundesliga.
Bayern stars rally around Lennart Karl after match-winning display
Lennart Karl is answering his critics with his performances on the pitch, earning strong praise from Bayern Munich's senior figures after helping secure a 2-1 victory over Mainz.