The Bundesliga teams are struggling in the Monday games. In the end, however, there are no surprises – but it remains exciting until the final whistle.
Union Berlin is in the second round of the DFB Cup after a tour de force. The Europe League participant prevailed in the East duel at the regional league Chemnitzer FC after extra time with 2: 1 (1: 1, 0: 0). City rivals Hertha BSC, who had to bury their dream of a final in the Olympic Stadium on Sunday, are waiting for the Bundesliga opener on Saturday.
Jordan Siebatcheu (64′), brought in to succeed Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi, and substitute Kevin Behrens (114′) scored for last year’s semi-finalist from Köpenick, who by no means shone. Tobias Müller (62nd) put Chemnitz in the lead.
Bremen with difficulty in Cottbus
Werder Bremen also lacklusterly solved their first mandatory task after promotion. In the DFB Cup, the team coached by Ole Werner won 2-1 (1-0) at the regional league team Energie Cottbus and thus avoided a first-round exit like last year.
Romano Schmid (43′) and Mitchell Weiser (73′) scored in the sold-out stadium for the favorites to win, while substitute Tim Heike (79′) scored the goal. In the league, Werder’s relegation project begins on Saturday (from 3:30 p.m. in the live ticker on t-online) with the north duel at VfL Wolfsburg.