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Cologne against Bayern: Cup duel with an explosive history!
On October 29, 2025, 1. FC Cologne will play in the DFB Cup against Bayern Munich at the Rhein-Energie-Stadion. High voltage guaranteed!
Cologne against Bayern: Cup duel with an explosive history!
The hammer fell on August 31, 2025: FC Bayern Munich was drawn as second-round opponents of 1. FC Köln in the DFB Cup. The excitement couldn't be greater, because the meeting between the two traditional clubs will take place on October 29, 2025 at 8:45 p.m. in the Rhein-Energie Stadium. The fans' anticipation is enormous and ticket demand is estimated to be high Express reported.
The duel will be broadcast on both free TV on ARD and on the pay TV channel Sky, which will certainly attract additional viewers. The draw for the games took place on Sunday night and fans can look forward to an exciting tournament with other matches such as Eintracht Frankfurt vs Borussia Dortmund and Hertha BSC vs SV Elversberg on the schedule on October 28th.
History and statistics
The history of the encounters between these two teams is exciting: in a total of six DFB Cup games, Bayern emerged victorious four times and Cologne once. The last meeting in the cup on February 4, 2003, when Bayern won with an impressive 8-0, is particularly memorable. At that time, Giovane Elber and Bastian Schweinsteiger, among others, were responsible for the Torfestival. This year too, Cologne is a clear outsider as a newcomer to the Bundesliga Miasan red notes.
Currently, 1. FC Cologne has not won against Bayern in ten home games in all competitions. However, the new coach, Lukas Kwasniok, who is known for his willingness to run and an offensive and vertical style of play, must prepare his team well for this difficult duel. Compact defensive work and quick transition situations will be crucial for Cologne to challenge Bayern's role as favorites.
The game plan before and after the duel
Before the big cup game, 1. FC Cologne has a Bundesliga match against Borussia Dortmund, the date of which is still to be determined. After the duel against Bayern, a home game against Hamburger SV awaits Cologne. These conditions could create additional pressure, but also offer the opportunity to prepare well for the highlight.
The game against Bayern not only promises excitement on the pitch, but will certainly also raise the emotions of the fans. In the shadow of the big Bundesliga duels, every kick-off and every chance is followed with eagle-eyed attention. We are excited to see whether Cologne will manage to surprise Bayern and fight their way into the next round of the DFB Cup!