Kaiserslautern

Jeff Strasser Kaiserslautern coach Jeff Strasser has been taken to hospital, with his side's 2. Bundesliga match against Darmstadt abandoned.

Holders Bayern Munich will start their DFB-Pokal defence with a trip to 3. Liga side Preussen Munster on Sunday.

Bayer Leverkusen Kaiserslautern almost proved Bayer Leverkusen's tormentors in the DFB-Pokal for a second year running as the Bundesliga side needed extra-time to progress to the quarter-finals on Tuesday.

Borussia Dortmund There were much-needed wins for Bundesliga sides Werder Bremen and Borussia Dortmund in Tuesday's DFB-Pokal second-round action.

Borussia Dortmund Jurgen Klopp has warned Borussia Dortmund they will face a "real cup team" in Dynamo Dresden in the DFB-Pokal third round.

Pep Guardiola Pep Guardiola praised his Bayern Munich side's spirit after they cruised into the DFB-Pokal final with a 5-1 win over Kaiserslautern.

Bayern Munich kept hopes of a second straight treble intact by reaching the final of the DFB-Pokal with a 5-1 victory over Kaiserslautern.

Kosta Runjaic Kaiserslautern coach Kosta Runjaic insists his team are not going to Bayern Munich to make up the numbers in their DFB-Pokal semi-final.