Karlsruher SC

Less than two weeks after last season's final, the draw for the 2015-16 DFB Pokal first round has been made.

Rafael van der Vaart Coach Bruno Labbadia, goalkeeper Rene Adler and captain Rafael van der Vaart could barely believe Hamburg's escape at Wildparkstadion.

Nicolai Müller Nicolai Muller was the hero for Hamburg as they again escaped Bundesliga relegation in a thrilling play-off with Karlsruher.

Jerome Boateng Jerome Boateng saw red and Arjen Robben returned to action as Bayern Munich were beaten by second-tier Karlsruhe.

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

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