DFB Pokal

Defending champions Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund have both been pitted against fourth-tier opponents in the DFB-Pokal.

Marco Reus Borussia Dortmund played a perfect game in beating Stuttgart 2-1 in the DFB-Pokal quarter-finals, according to Thomas Tuchel.

Jürgen Klopp After beating Eintracht Frankfurt, Jurgen Klopp says Borussia Dortmund have nothing to fear ahead of the DFB-Pokal clash with Bayern Munich.

Schalke 04 Dynamo Dresden made a successful return to the DFB-Pokal as they eliminated fancied Bundesliga outfit Schalke 2-1 on Monday.

Pep Guardiola Eintracht Braunschweig's spirited display in Wednesday's 2-0 DFB-Pokal loss to Bayern Munich is proof that you have to respect all opponents, says Pep Guardiola.

Second-tier Kaiserslautern stunned Bayer Leverkusen on Wednesday to make the DFB-Pokal semi-finals as holders Bayern Munich cruised through.

Carlo Ancelotti Carlo Ancelotti needs to prove himself this season, while Bayern Munich may have to up their spending, according to club great Oliver Kahn.

Jürgen Klopp Borussia Dortmund coach Jurgen Klopp said Bayern Munich 'are the favourites in every game', ahead of the DFB-Pokal final.

Bayer Leverkusen Bayern Munich's Thomas Muller says his side have no choice but to cope with their mounting injury concerns ahead of Wednesday's DFB-Pokal quarter-final against Bayer Leverkusen.

Philipp Lahm Under contract with Bayern Munich until 2018, Philipp Lahm, 33, has announced his plan to retire ahead of schedule.