Stuttgarter Kickers

Roberto Mancini was left frustrated as Inter nearly threw away a four-goal advantage in their 4-3 win over German minnows Stuttgart Kickers.

Bayern Munich will begin their quest for a third-straight DFB-Pokal crown against third-tier Preussen Munster in August.

Bochum ​Bundesliga side Stuttgart were dumped out of the DFB-Pokal on Saturday after losing 2-0 at second-tier club Bochum.

Marcos Mesquita Lopes Bayern Munich, Inter, Cologne and Monaco were among the teams to get their pre-season underway with matches on Sunday.

Anthony Ujah and Fin Bartels struck in extra time to put Werder Bremen in the second round of the DFB-Pokal.

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

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

Marco Reus Borussia Dortmund coach Jurgen Klopp will not be taking any risks with Marco Reus following his three-month injury layoff.

Borussia Dortmund Marco Reus and Neven Subotic returned from injury as Borussia Dortmund eased to a 4-1 DFB-Pokal first-round win over Stuttgarter Kickers.

Stuttgarter Kickers Borussia Dortmund face minnows Stuttgarter Kickers in their DFB-Pokal opener on Saturday as they aim to go one better than last season.