
<p>Following two consecutive impressive triumphs against two German giants in the DFB-Pokal, Saarbrücken can no longer be described as a third-tier team.</p>



<p>The world was taken aback when Saarbrücken stunned <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/teams/bayern-munich-tv-schedule/">Bayern Munich</a> in the second round with a 2-1 triumph in the last minute of extra time. In a resounding 2-0 victory against Eintracht Frankfurt, who are now ranked seventh in the Bundesliga, they have done it once again.</p>



<h2>How Saarbrücken took Bayern down</h2>



<p>In a shocking 2-1 loss in the second round of the <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/dfb-pokal-tv-schedule-and-streaming-links/">DFB-Pokal</a> on November 1, Bayern Munich—the <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/where-to-watch-the-bundesliga-on-us-tv-and-internet/">Bundesliga</a> champion—went out of the competition. It was in the 96th minute that Marcel Gaus, a player from the third level, converted a low cross to give the home crowd a fit of frenzy.</p>



<p>This ruined an already terrible November evening in southwest Germany for Bayern, the record holders with 20 German Cup victories. Thomas Müller, Leroy Sané, and Joshua Kimmich were all picked to the starting lineup by manager Thomas Tuchel, who had a strong squad for the match.</p>



<p>Müller opened the scoring for the Bavarians with a brilliant effort from beyond the penalty area, but the team’s fortunes quickly declined after that. Near the conclusion of the first half, De Ligt exited because of an injury. Not long after, Saarbrücken equalized.</p>



<p>At Ludwigsparkstadion, the score remained 1-1 after Bayern lost control due to careless play in defense. Patrick Sontheimer was able to level the score after receiving many passes from Saarbrücken. Although the reigning Bundesliga champions had 18 shots and 75% possession throughout the match, they were unable to score.</p>



<p>The closest they came was when Coman’s thunderous drive forced a save from goalkeeper Tim Schreiber. That shot cost a fair penny. Towards the end of regulation time, Saarbrücken’s improbable game-winning goal came from substitute Tim Civeja, who broke through Bayern’s defense and passed the ball to Gaus.</p>



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<h2>Saarbrücken adds Eintracht Frankfurt to defeated teams in DFB-Pokal</h2>



<p>Their recent 2-0 thrashing of <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/teams/eintracht-frankfurt-tv-schedule-for-us-viewers">Eintracht Frankfurt</a> is proof positive. The match began with Saarbrücken stepping up their intensity. The hosts relentlessly pressed Die Adler to win corners. That led to the game’s opening goal just 17 minutes in.</p>



<p>Striker Kai Brünker had already begun to celebrate after scoring from a corner kick. A late video review uncovered a foul committed by teammate Mohamed Amine Naïfi. Naïfi shoved Brünker, creating an opening for Brünker to score.</p>



<p>Frankfurt, however, were foolish in thinking they could relax. The home team found atonement in every way in the second half. In the sixty-fourth minute, Brünker received a long goal kick. While tumbling, he smashed the ball in, beating Frankfurt goalkeeper Kevin Trapp.</p>



<p>In the 78th, Saarbrücken extended their lead. Frankfurt scrambled to almost remove the threat. Yet, it could not do enough after winning the ball back early with high pressing. After a brief interlude, Saarbrücken scored again with a looping cross. The ball ricocheted off several players before falling to Luca Kerber.</p>



<p>In the 82nd minute, Frankfurt coach Dino Toppmöller’s problems intensified. Replacement Noel Futkeu picked up a red card for a reckless kick on a defenseless opponent.</p>



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Another top team falls victim to third-tier club in German Cup

The last two DFB-Pokal giant slayings have made it clear that Saarbrücken deserve more than playing in the German third division.

<p>We’ve got all the info you need for how to watch the DFB-Pokal on US TV.</p>
<h3>Where to watch DFB-Pokal on US TV and streaming</h3>
<p>As of 2023, ESPN+ has the exclusive rights to the German DFB-Pokal in both English and Spanish. This is similar to the <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/bundesliga-tv-schedule/">Bundesliga</a> and 2 Bundesliga, which are also found on ESPN+.</p>
<p>Rarely, select DFB-Pokal games may find their way onto traditional linear television. An example is the 2023 semi-final between RB Leipzig and Eintracht Frankfurt, which aired on ESPNU in addition to streaming on ESPN+.</p>
<p>As an aside, ESPN has a <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/2019/10/10/bundesliga-moves-espn-everything-need-know-new-us-rights-deal/">rights deal</a> for the Bundesliga than goes through the 2025/26 season.</p>
<p>The DFB-Pokal, aka the German Cup, is the preeminent annual knockout competition in German soccer. The DFB-Pokal is considered the most important club cup competition in Germany. Bayern Munich has won the title more times than any other German club – well ahead of second place Werder Bremen with six titles. The first German Cup was played in 1935, and 64 teams each year participate in the competition.</p>
<p><em><strong>SCHEDULE:</strong></em> See the full <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/dfb-pokal-tv-schedule-and-streaming-links/">DFB-Pokal TV and streaming schedule</a></p>
<p>Each August, the German Super Cup final, featuring the league champions against the winners of the DFB-Pokal, is usually shown either on ESPN and/or ESPN+.</p>
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How to watch DFB-Pokal on US TV

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