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Borussia Dortmund and Bayer Leverkusen recorded big wins to progress to the round of 16, while Borussia Monchengladbach saw off Schalke.

Bayer Leverkusen Bayer Leverkusen were given an almighty scare before coming through their DFB Pokal second round tie 5-4 on penalties.

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

Vedad Ibisevic Vedad Ibisevic scored twice in the first half as Hertha Berlin end FC Heidenheim's run in the DFB-Pokal at the quarter-final stage.

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

At least one side from Germany's second tier will reach the DFB-Pokal semi-finals after Hamburg were drawn against Paderborn.

Holders Bayern Munich have been dealt a potentially tricky second-round tie against Hamburg in the DFB-Pokal.

Neven Subotic Neven Subotic made his return to action as Borussia Dortmund overcame 2.Bundesliga side Heidenheim 4-3 in a pre-season friendly.

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

Claudio Pizarro Bossio Werder Bremen captain Max Kruse scored the decisive penalty to book a place in the DFB-Pokal last eight at Borussia Dortmund's expense.