Greuther Fürth

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

Rafael van der Vaart Rafael van der Vaart conceded that Hamburg need to improve after being held to a 0-0 draw by second-tier Greuther Furth on Thursday.

Hamburger SV Hamburg dramatically preserved their Bundesliga status courtesy of an away goal in a 1-1 play-off draw at Greuther Furth.

Paderborn Paderborn will make their Bundesliga debut next season after clinching second place in Bundesliga 2 to join Cologne in the top flight.

Greuther Fürth Hamburg's 0-0 draw with Greuther Furth in their relegation play-off first leg leaves them in grave danger of dropping out of the top flight.

Johan Djourou Switzerland defender Johan Djourou's FIFA World Cup hopes are in doubt after he suffered a neck injury on Sunday.

Pierre-Michel Lasogga Pierre-Michel Lasogga spoke of his relief at helping Hamburg preserve their Bundesliga status against Greuther Furth on Sunday.

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

Mirko Slomka Mirko Slomka is confident that Hamburg can preserve their Bundesliga status with victory over Greuther Furth in the relegation play-off.

Borussia Dortmund Borussia Dortmund will be hoping the DFB-Pokal provides some welcome relief from their Bundesliga woes.