Duisburg and Borussia Dortmund face in the first round of the DFB Pokal, corresponding to the Germany Cup. The aurinegros are one of the usual candidates to fight for the title, so they will not want to be surprised, in a single-party format that does not allow the least confusion.
He Dortmund finished the season as second-placed in the Bundesliga, ahead of Red Bull Leipzig and behind Bayern Munich, who achieved the historic treble. The team trained by Lucien favre has lost Achraf hakimi (currently in the ranks of Inter Milan), but incorporated into the winter market Erling haaland and in this market to Thomas meunier (from PSG).
In Champions League yielded in the round of 16 (fell to the PSG) and in the past DFB Pokal they couldn't beat Werder Bremen in the third round of the tournament. That is why the Dortmund wants to start the 2020/2021 academic year in the best way.
He DuisburgFor his part, he is far from his time in the 90s, when he played in the Bundesliga. Last season they descended to the Dritte Ligue (as the third division of German football is known in Germany), so they are a priori a comfortable rival for Borussia Dortmund's cup debut.
The big question is whether the Borussia Dortmund It will line up its main players. The smallest summer break, due to the late completion of the Champions League, and the debut in the Bundesliga against him Mönchengladbach next week may cause Favre reserve cash.
When do you play Duisburg – Dortmund?
The game is played Today, Sunday, September 13, at 8:45 p.m.
Where to watch Duisburg – Dortmund?
The encounter can be seen by Movistar Champions League, dial of the Movistar Plus platform.