Hertha BSC - Kaiserslautern

Germany: DFB Pokal
Olympiastadion Berlin
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Hertha BSC
Kaiserslautern
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⚽0-1J. Elvedi
38
⚽0-2R. Tachie
69
⚽0-3F. Kaloč
F. Reese⚽1-3
90+1
LineupsStandingPreviewReview
Hertha BSC
35Marius Gersbeck
37Toni Leistner
20Marc-Oliver Kempf
31Márton Dárdai ☛ (46)
16Jonjoe Kenny
34Deyovaisio Zeefuik ☛ (46)
18Aymen Barkok (78)
6Michał Karbownik
7F. Niederlechner ☛ (63)
39Derry Scherhant ☛ (63)
25Haris Tabakovic (74)
 
Bench
12Tjark Ernst
5Andreas Bouchalakis ☚ (46)
2Peter Pekarík
9Smail Prevljak ☚ (63)
11Fabian Reese ☚ (46), ⚽ (90+1)
17Nader El-Jindaoui
26Gustav Christensen ☚ (63)
27Palko Dárdai
47Tony Rölke
Kaiserslautern
18Julian Krahl
33Jan Elvedi ⚽ (5)
2Boris Tomiak
6Almamy Touré
27Frank Ronstadt ☛ (49)
26Filip Kaloč ⚽ (69)
16Julian Niehues
15Tymoteusz Puchacz
7Marlon Ritter ☛ (63)
29Richmond Tachie (20), ⚽ (38), ☛ (63)
9Ragnar Ache ☛ (85)
 
Bench
8Jean Zimmer ☚ (49)
11Kenny Redondo
14Nikola Soldo
17Aaron Opoku ☚ (63)
20Tobias Raschl
24Ba-Muaka Simakala
25Filip Stojilkovic ☚ (63)
30Avdo Spahic
40Dickson Abiama ☚ (85)

Bundesliga news

DFBSchlotterbeck left out of Germany squad against Greece – here's why
DFBVöller on Klopp: “We have to give him the time he needs”
Post-match reaction Bundesliga stars internationalKane reacts to penalty miss against Spain: “That’s the life of a striker”
Post-match reaction DFB U21"I'm over the moon!" - Paris Brunner shines on U21 debut
Preview DFBAll confirmed changes in Klopp's Germany XI against Greece so far
Augsburg & FC Bayern “Of course, there are talks with Finn” – Augsburg boss responds to Bayern interest in Dahmen
German national team Klopp backs Barcelona star Adeyemi after Netherlands miss: “I like the whole package he offers”
German national team “He’ll quickly take charge of another top team” – Völler confident Nagelsmann will bounce back
Match report FC BayernUEFA Nations League: Ballon d’Or hopefuls Kane and Yamal score as Spain defeat England in Wembley thriller
Match report 2. Bundesliga, 3. LigaAFCON qualifiers: Hannover defender scores for Bafana Bafana, Fortuna’s Filimon helps Eritrea to historic point in East African derby
Match report Germany U21Debutant Brunner scores brace as Germany U21 stay top with big win in Latvia
Rumor FC Bayern Aston Villa want Bayern defender next summer
Bayern & Dortmund Adeyemi: “I was a Bayern fan, but Dortmund became my favourite team”
Germany U21Confirmed Lineups: Latvia U21 vs. Germany U21
German national team Klopp defends Wirtz and explains why he will start on the bench against Greece
German national team Klopp confirms goalkeeper change for Greece game
2. Bundesliga Karlsruhe SCEichner rues missing "that final push" while reflecting on his time at Karlsruhe
Rumor SC Freiburg"I don't know what the reason is" – Ogbus mystified by lack of Freiburg minutes
Rumor Bayern MunichBallack claims Lennart Karl said "nothing wrong" regarding Real Madrid statement

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Match days

Fantasy Football BundesligaPredicted Bundesliga lineups: Matchday 5 starting XIs
Analysis/Commentary BundesligaOlise runs riot, Dortmund go clear and Weiser completes dream return - 5 things we learned from Bundesliga Matchday 4
Post-match reaction RB LeipzigDemichelis gives Gruda injury update and offers verdict on Leverkusen defeat
Team of the week BundesligaBundesliga Team of the Week – Matchday 4
Match report Paderborn, HoffenheimPaderborn end scoreless start with emphatic win over Hoffenheim
Match report Schalke 04 & SV ElversbergPromoted pair cancel each other out in Gelsenkirchen
Preview Paderborn & HoffenheimConfirmed lineups: Paderborn vs. Hoffenheim
Post-match reaction SC Freiburg & DFB"Still very surreal!" - Germany call-up from Klopp gave Scherhant another push
Match report Leverkusen & LeipzigSchick’s acrobatic finish helps Leverkusen see off Leipzig
Schalke 94 & SV ElversbergConfirmed lineups: Schalke 04 vs. SV Elversberg
Preview Leverkusen & LeipzigConfirmed lineups: Bayer Leverkusen vs. RB Leipzig
Post-match reaction Borussia DortmundKovac delighted for matchwinner Beier after Germany snub
Post-match reaction SC FreiburgJulian Schuster: “It was a thrilling game”
Post-match reaction Eintracht Frankfurt, SC FreiburgKrösche and Hütter concede Freiburg outperformed Frankfurt
Werder Bremen "I’ll never forget this moment" – Weiser reflects on fairytale Weserstadion return
Match report Stuttgart, Borussia DortmundDortmund maintain perfect record with narrow win over Stuttgart
Post-match reaction Borussia MönchengladbachGladbach close in on new head coach after fourth straight Bundesliga loss
Post-match reaction HAMBURGER SVHamburg's Merlin Polzin proud after first Bundesliga win this season
Match report Borussia MönchengladbachMainz substitutes pay dividends to help edge 7-goal thriller in Gladbach
Match report Werder Bremen & FC AugsburgWeiser’s 93rd-minute screamer seals incredible Bremen comeback
VfB Stuttgart, Borussia DortmundConfirmed Lineups: VfB Stuttgart vs. Borussia Dortmund
Match report HAMBURG & 1. FC KÖLNHamburg beat Köln for first league win
Match report Eintracht Frankfurt, FreiburgFrankfurt end Freiburg’s winning streak in four-goal thriller
HAMBURGER SV & 1. FC KÖLNConfirmed lineups: Hamburg vs 1. FC Köln
Eintracht Frankfurt, FreiburgConfirmed Lineups: Eintracht Frankfurt vs. SC Freiburg

Fantasy Football

Fantasy Football BundesligaPredicted Bundesliga lineups: Matchday 5 starting XIs
Fantasy Football FantasyPredicted lineups for Matchday 1 of the 2026/27 UEFA Nations League
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 4
Fantasy Football FantasyBundesliga Fantasy Show – Matchday 4: Must-haves, differentials & listener questions
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: 10 players to consider for Matchday 4
Fantasy Football BundesligaPredicted Bundesliga lineups: Matchday 4 starting XIs
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 3
Fantasy Football FantasyBundesliga Fantasy Show – Matchday 3: Must-haves, differentials & listener questions
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: 10 players to consider for Matchday 3
Fantasy Football BundesligaPredicted Bundesliga lineups: Matchday 3 starting XIs
Fantasy Football Champions LeagueChampions League 2026/27 predicted lineups: Projected starting XIs for Matchday 1
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 2
Fantasy Football FantasyBundesliga Fantasy Show – Matchday 2: Must-haves, differentials & listener questions
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: 10 players to consider for Matchday 2
Fantasy Football BundesligaPredicted Bundesliga lineups: Matchday 2 starting XIs
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 1
Fantasy Football FantasyBundesliga Fantasy Show – Matchday 1: Rule changes, must-haves, differentials & listener questions
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: The ultimate guide to the start of the 2026/27 season
Fantasy Football BundesligaBundesliga predicted lineups 2026/27: Matchday 1 starting XIs
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: Strikers to consider for the start of the 2026/27 season
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: Midfielders to consider for the start of the 2026/27 season
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: Defenders to consider for the start of the 2026/27 season
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: Goalkeepers to consider for the start of the 2026/27 season
Fantasy Football FantasyBundesliga 2026/27 set-piece and penalty takers
Fantasy Football FantasyBest budget picks for your 2026/27 Fantasy Bundesliga squad

German Teams in Europe

German national teamArsenal star Kai Havertz forced off injured in Netherlands vs Germany clash
Match report WolfsburgUEFA Women's Europa Cup: She-Wolves record big win over Sturm Graz
Match report Eintracht FrankfurtUEFA Women’s Europa Cup: Blomqvist’s penalty seal Frankfurt's away victory
Preview Eintracht FrankfurtUEFA Women’s Europa Cup Preview: Hafnarfjarðar vs. Eintracht Frankfurt
Match report FC Bayern FrauenUEFA Women’s Champions League: FC Bayern squander two-goal lead against Manchester City
FC BayernConfirmed UEFA Women’s Champions League Lineups: FC Bayern vs. Manchester City
Preview WolfsburgUEFA Women’s Europa Cup Preview: VfL Wolfsburg vs. SK Sturm Graz
Preview FC BayernUEFA Women’s Champions League Preview: FC Bayern vs. Manchester City
Post-match reaction TSG HoffenheimBaumann admits OFI Crete "wanted it more" than Hoffenheim
Match report TSG HoffenheimOFI Crete outclass toothless Hoffenheim in Europa League opener
TSG HoffenheimConfirmed lineups: OFI Crete FC vs. TSG Hoffenheim
Match report Bayer LeverkusenLeverkusen begin Europa League campaign with 2-0 victory over Celje
Bayer LeverkusenConfirmed Europa League lineups: Bayer Leverkusen vs. NK Celje
TSG HoffenheimHoffenheim welcome Asllani’s return after failed RB Leipzig move
Bayer LeverkusenLeverkusen boss Martinez confirms goalkeeping choice for European nights
Rumor Bayer Leverkusen"If he's fit, he'll play" – Martínez coy on Maza availability as Leverkusen face Celje
Preview TSG HoffenheimOFI vs. Hoffenheim preview: Team news & predicted lineups
Preview Bayer 04 LeverkusenBayer Leverkusen vs. NK Celje preview: Team news & predicted lineups
FC BayernConfirmed: Bayern's Allianz Arena to host 2028 Champions League final
Post-match reaction RB Leipzig"We got a real thrashing" – Raum and Orban reflect on defeat to Como
Post-match reaction RB LeipzigDemichelis bemoans collapse against Como: "The first two goals were gifts"
Post-match reaction Bayern MunichKompany on Musiala's return: “Everyone was happy for him"
Post-match reaction Bayern MunichMusiala and Kane react to Bayern's comprehensive win over Bodø/Glimt
Match report Bayern MunichOlise-inspired second half ensures Bayern put five past Bodø/Glimt
Match report RB LeipzigLeipzig suffer crushing defeat in Lombardy as Como run riot

DFB-Pokal

DFB-Pokal DFB-Pokal second round draw: Holders Bayern host Magdeburg, Dortmund clash with Bremen
Post-match reaction FC Bayern Kompany praises “calm” Bayern performance
Post-match reaction FC Bayern Bischof and Kane react to Pokal victory in Osnabrück
Match report FC Bayern DFB-Pokal: Bayern overcome early Osnabrück scare to reach second round
DFB-Pokal Confirmed DFB-Pokal lineups: VfL Osnabrück vs. FC Bayern
Rumor FC BayernBayern make decision on Musiala's availability for DFB-Pokal trip to Osnabrück
Preview Osnabrück & FC BayernVfL Osnabrück vs. Bayern Munich DFB-Pokal preview: Team news and predicted lineups
FC BayernUrbig to replace Neuer in goal against Osnabrück, Kompany confirms
FC BayernKompany gives Musiala update ahead of DFB-Pokal trip to Osnabrück
FC BayernReport gives fresh update on Jamal Musiala ahead of DFB-Pokal trip to Osnabrück
Match report DFB-PokalSchalke dominate but need extra time and superstar Džeko to overcome Halle
Match report DFB-PokalHSV's 16-year-old sensation steals the show in DFB-Pokal victory against Verl
Preview DFB-PokalConfirmed DFB-Pokal lineups: Hallescher FC vs. FC Schalke 04
Match report DFB-PokalKöln survive Würzburg scare as Jóhannesson seals comeback win
Preview DFB-PokalConfirmed DFB-Pokal Lineups: Altglienicke vs. VfL Wolfsburg
Preview HSV, DFB-PokalConfirmed DFB-Pokal Lineups: SC Verl vs. Hamburger SV
Preview Köln, DFB-PokalConfirmed DFB-Pokal Lineups: Würzburger Kickers vs. 1. FC Köln
Match report DFB-PokalDFB-Pokal: Bundesliga’s perfect record continues, Heidenheim and St. Pauli are out
Match report RB LeipzigDFB-Pokal: RB Leipzig advance after comfortable victory at Moselstadion
Match report DFB-PokalDFB-Pokal: Hertha and Nürnberg maintain perfect starts with penalty shootout wins
Match report DFB-PokalDFB-Pokal: Wimmer and Onyeka score debut braces as Hoffenheim and Elversberg advance
Match report DFB-PokalDFB-Pokal: Hannover seal record victory with 9-1 rout of Hemelingen at Weserstadion
Match report Werder BremenDFB-Pokal: Füllkrug and Reis score debut goals for Bremen in Hamburg
Preview DFB-PokalConfirmed Lineups: SG Sonnenhof Großaspach vs. Arminia Bielefeld
Preview DFB-PokalConfirmed Lineups: 1860 Munich vs. Holstein Kiel

German National Team

Preview DFBAll confirmed changes in Klopp's Germany XI against Greece so far
DFBSchlotterbeck left out of Germany squad against Greece – here's why
DFBVöller on Klopp: “We have to give him the time he needs”
German national team Klopp backs Barcelona star Adeyemi after Netherlands miss: “I like the whole package he offers”
Post-match reaction DFB U21"I'm over the moon!" - Paris Brunner shines on U21 debut
German national team “He’ll quickly take charge of another top team” – Völler confident Nagelsmann will bounce back
Match report Germany U21Debutant Brunner scores brace as Germany U21 stay top with big win in Latvia
Germany U21Confirmed Lineups: Latvia U21 vs. Germany U21
German national team Klopp defends Wirtz and explains why he will start on the bench against Greece
German national team Klopp confirms goalkeeper change for Greece game
Match report Germany U20U20 Elite League: Moerstedt’s excellent strike seals Germany’s winning start
Preview Germany U21 Latvia U21 vs. Germany U21 preview: Team news and predicted lineups
German national teamWirtz joins Burkardt in linking up with Germany squad early after Havertz and Musiala injury blows
German national teamBurkardt to join Germany camp early after Havertz and Musiala injuries
German national team“Germany owe the point to Marc-André!” – Xavi heaps praise on ter Stegen after draw
Preview German national teamGermany vs. Greece preview: Team news and predicted lineups
Post-match reaction German national team“He didn’t get that from his dad” – Klopp takes cheeky dig at Bayern legend after Ruben van Bommel’s brilliant assist
Post-match reaction German national teamKlopp points to Bayern star’s costly mistake after late Netherlands equaliser
Post-match reaction German national teamKimmich and Matthäus have their say on Barcelona star Adeyemi's horror miss against Netherlands
Post-match reaction German national teamKlopp and Kimmich hit back at Netherlands and Liverpool star van Dijk over "disgrace" goal criticism
Post-match reaction German national teamTah: Germany wanted to “show a different side” in Klopp’s debut
Post-match reaction German national teamMatthäus hails "good start" for Jürgen Klopp after debut draw against Netherlands
Post-match reaction German national teamKimmich reveals what Klopp has changed after Germany share spoils with Netherlands
Post-match reaction German national teamKlopp provides injury updates on Havertz and Musiala after Netherlands draw
Post-match reaction German national team“Everyone gave everything” – Treu reflects on Germany debut in Netherlands draw

Long reads

Analysis/Commentary German national teamGermany player ratings vs Netherlands: Nmecha leads the way as late Gakpo goal denies Klopp victory
Editor's pick RB LeipzigRB Leipzig seek first academy breakthrough as Wagner and Schäfer outline pathway challenges
Analysis/Commentary BundesligaOlise runs riot, Dortmund go clear and Weiser completes dream return - 5 things we learned from Bundesliga Matchday 4
Editor's pick Elversberg & DortmundINTERVIEW: "I needed to play a bigger role" – Cole Campbell on leaving Dortmund for Elversberg
Editor's pick RB Leipzig"If Real Madrid are coming, it’s difficult" – Marcel Schäfer explains why RB Leipzig had to sell Yan Diomande
Editor's pick RB LeipzigINTERVIEW: "I need to enjoy football again" – Christopher Nkunku on returning to RB Leipzig and his struggles at Chelsea and AC Milan
Analysis/Commentary BundesligaDortmund keep on ticking, Freiburg hit five and Polanski departs - 5 things we learned from Bundesliga matchday 3
Analysis/Commentary BundesligaBayern halted, Elversberg defy belief and Augsburg make history - 5 things we learned from Bundesliga Matchday 2
Editor's pick SV Elversberg"We don't fear anybody" – How underdogs Elversberg plan to survive the Bundesliga on their own terms
Analysis/Commentary BundesligaBundesliga 2026/27 guide: In-depth team previews ahead of the new season
Analysis/Commentary Borussia MönchengladbachWhat Leeds United fans can expect from Nico Elvedi after Gladbach move
Editor's pick RB LeipzigINTERVIEW: “I know I will get my game time” – Ørjan Nyland confident he will get his chances after Leipzig return
Editor's pick Borussia Dortmund & 1.FC KölnOpinion: How the pursuit of Said El Mala could alter Borussia Dortmund's future
Analysis/Commentary Frauen-BundesligaBreaking away: Why the Frauen-Bundesliga is taking control of its own future
Analysis/Commentary FC BayernHow Bayern Munich could line up for the 2026/27 season
Analysis/Commentary BundesligaTop 10 Bundesliga transfers of the summer so far
Editor's pick SC FreiburgWhat Newcastle fans can expect from Johan Manzambi as transfer from Freiburg nears completion
Editor's pick FC AugsburgEXCLUSIVE: "Character is more important for us than talent" – Benjamin Weber explains Augsburg's scouting philosophy
Editor's pick TSG HoffenheimWhat Newcastle fans can expect from Bazoumana Touré as €50m move from Hoffenheim nears completion
Analysis/Commentary German national teamGermany player ratings vs Paraguay: Several disappointing displays in heartbreaking exit
Analysis/Commentary German national teamGermany player ratings vs Ecuador: Lacklustre display as winning run ends
Analysis/Commentary World CupWho replaces Nico Schlotterbeck? Germany’s three options after World Cup blow
Analysis/Commentary German national teamGermany player ratings vs Côte d’Ivoire: Undav stars with brace off the bench
Analysis/Commentary German national teamGermany player ratings vs Curaçao: Who shone in the 7-1 World Cup thrashing?
Analysis/Commentary German national teamGermany player ratings vs USA: Havertz decisive in scrappy win

Exclusive interviews

Editor's pick RB LeipzigRB Leipzig seek first academy breakthrough as Wagner and Schäfer outline pathway challenges
Editor's pick Elversberg & DortmundINTERVIEW: "I needed to play a bigger role" – Cole Campbell on leaving Dortmund for Elversberg
Editor's pick RB Leipzig"If Real Madrid are coming, it’s difficult" – Marcel Schäfer explains why RB Leipzig had to sell Yan Diomande
Exclusive interview SV Elversberg"That's set in stone" – Elversberg prodigy Cole Campbell reaffirms desire to represent USA over Iceland
Editor's pick RB LeipzigINTERVIEW: "I need to enjoy football again" – Christopher Nkunku on returning to RB Leipzig and his struggles at Chelsea and AC Milan
Exclusive interview RB Leipzig"I’m not worried about us" – Maxime Estève believes Leipzig will be "really, really good"
Exclusive interview RB Leipzig"Maybe I didn’t get the output I deserved last season" – Antonio Nusa eager to build on strong start
Exclusive interview RB LeipzigINTERVIEW: Maarten Vandevoordt on succeeding club legend Gulácsi at RB Leipzig, Courtois comparisons and Belgium ambitions
Exclusive interview FC BayernEXCLUSIVE: Bayern legend Roy Makaay backs Kane as Ballon d'Or contender
Editor's pick SV Elversberg"We don't fear anybody" – How underdogs Elversberg plan to survive the Bundesliga on their own terms
Editor's pick RB LeipzigINTERVIEW: “I know I will get my game time” – Ørjan Nyland confident he will get his chances after Leipzig return
Editor's pick FC AugsburgEXCLUSIVE: "Character is more important for us than talent" – Benjamin Weber explains Augsburg's scouting philosophy
Exclusive interview FC AugsburgEXCLUSIVE: Augsburg boss Benjamin Weber confirms “big market” interest in Kömür and Claude-Maurice amid exit talk
Exclusive interview World CupEXCLUSIVE: "He's the perfect coach for England" – Augsburg chief Benjamin Weber backs former boss Tuchel for World Cup glory
Editor's pick FC Schalke 04"I’m thinking about my future every day" – 40-year-old Edin Džeko weighs up next move after Schalke fairy tale
Exclusive interview VfL Wolfsburg“A very difficult and sad situation” – Edin Džeko on his ex-club VfL Wolfsburg’s relegation threat
Exclusive interview RB LeipzigYan Diomande names Real Madrid stars among inspirations as he sets sights on becoming one of the world's best
Editor's pick RB LeipzigINTERVIEW: RB Leipzig sensation Yan Diomande “happy and motivated” by interest from Europe’s elite
Editor's pick Borussia Mönchengladbach"I obviously came here to play more" – Giovanni Reyna reflects on Gladbach struggles and burning World Cup ambition
Exclusive interview Borussia MönchengladbachINTERVIEW: "I'd love to experience something different at some point" – Joe Scally opens door to Gladbach exit
Exclusive interview FC BayernLahm highlights defensive “danger” for Bayern ahead of PSG showdown
Editor's pick BundesligaPhilipp Lahm "curious" about new German U21 league – but insists senior-level minutes remain key for young players
Editor's pick RB Leipzig“We have to get even better” – CEO Tatjana Haenni on RB Leipzig’s goal to be "best in class" for talent
Editor's pick RB Leipzig"That's our goal" – RB Leipzig must be ready to pounce on Bundesliga title if Bayern falter, says CEO Tatjana Haenni
Exclusive interview FC Bayern & GermanyPhilipp Lahm: Gnabry injury a "bitter" blow for Bayern and Germany

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