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Eberl demands: VAR from the second round of the DFB Cup!
Max Eberl calls for the early use of VAR in the DFB Cup after the controversial game between Bayern and Cologne on October 30, 2025.
Eberl demands: VAR from the second round of the DFB Cup!
The DFB Cup remains a hot topic this season, especially after the impressive performance of FC Bayern Munich, who won 4-1 against 1. FC Köln on the last matchday. But while Bayern celebrated, there were critical voices from Cologne that focused on the decisive wrong decisions made by the referee team. In particular, Cologne's equalizer in the 36th minute, which was scored under offside conditions, caused discussion. Max Eberl, FC Bayern's sports director, sees a need for action in this context and is calling for the use of the video assistant (VAR) as early as the second round of the DFB Cup. “We have to introduce this technology earlier,” said Eberl, in order to avoid errors at such crucial moments as np-coburg.de reported.
The VAR, which will only be used from the round of 16 in the DFB Cup, could influence many matches in the second round. Eberl argues that many teams already have the necessary technical equipment at this point. In Cologne, however, coach Lukas Kwasniok is anything but amused by the dependence on VAR technology. He demands that in controversial situations the referees themselves should check their decisions using video review. The discussion about VAR continues and will certainly remain a central topic in the next games.
The view of technology
The debate surrounding the introduction of VAR also raises fundamental questions about technology in football. Although many fans and players are critical of their first experiences with VAR, it is clear that the technology is now indispensable. With so many exciting games and potential bad decisions, the use of digital aids is becoming increasingly important. This is also shown by other sports that have found innovative solutions to ensure fair decisions. However, one must take into account that not all leagues can provide the technical possibilities as is the case with the DFB Cup.
Eberl and Kwasniok's arguments reflect a growing demand for improving referee performance. “Getting used to VAR technology must be encouraged,” says Eberl. This feedback will form the basis for many further discussions not only in Germany but also internationally.
A look ahead to the next rounds
As for the future of the DFB Cup, it is obvious that some rules and technologies will need to evolve to ensure a fair playing field for all teams. We can only hope that Eberl and Kwasniok's arguments are heard and that we may soon see an improvement.