Bundesliga Clash: FC Bayern faces off against a rival in the DFB Cup competition

FC Bayern, led by coach Vincent Kompany, will be embarking on an away journey for the second round of the DFB-Pokal. The draw for this round was made by referee Felix Brych on Sunday evening, and the Bavarian giants have been paired against Bundesliga side 1. FC Cologne.

The match will take place in the historic cathedral city, promising a lively atmosphere under floodlights. The exact date for the Bayern game will be determined by the DFB at a later stage.

In the first round of the DFB-Pokals, Munich overcame Wehen Wiesbaden with a thrilling 3-2 victory. Harry Kane scored the winning goal in added time, securing Bayern's place in the second round.

Meanwhile, other notable matches in the second round include Union Berlin against Arminia Bielefeld, FC Heidenheim facing Hamburger SV, and Borussia Mönchengladbach playing Karlsruher SC. Borussia Dortmund, who are currently away against Eintracht Frankfurt, will not play at home in this round.

VfB Stuttgart will travel to Mainz, while Bayer Leverkusen must make the trip to Paderborn. Energie Cottbus will host RB Leipzig, and Illertissen will face 1. FC Magdeburg. The remaining second-round matches include Darmstadt 98 vs FC Schalke 04, FC Augsburg vs VfL Bochum, Fortuna Düsseldorf vs SC Freiburg, and SC Paderborn vs Bayer Leverkusen.

Felix Brych, the referee for the draw, swiftly picked out the amateur teams at the start of the process. The second round of the DFB-Pokal will be played on October 28th or 29th.

Eintracht Frankfurt will host Borussia Dortmund in a highly anticipated match in Frankfurt. The exact dates for these games are yet to be announced, but football fans are already eagerly awaiting these exciting encounters. (This article was created in cooperation with FCBinside.de)

Bundesliga Clash: FC Bayern faces off against a rival in the DFB Cup competition