Bayern vs. Cologne: DFB Cup hit with surprise potential!

Bayern vs. Cologne: DFB Cup hit with surprise potential!

An exciting football evening awaits the fans in Cologne! On October 29, 2025, 1. FC Köln will face FC Bayern Munich in the second round of the DFB Cup. This encounter has a long history and expectations are high. In the last five years, FC Bayern surprisingly threw in the towel in the second round of three of these cup competitions. Maybe 1. FC Köln can also benefit from this weakness and cause a surprise. A look at the current player transfers shows how dynamic the relationship between these two teams is.

A lot has happened in the squad for 1. FC Köln. Jonas Urbig, the Cologne goalkeeper, moved to FC Bayern Munich in January 2025 for a fee of 7 million euros. But Cologne does not remain unheard, because in return the central defender Bright Arrey-Mbi comes on loan from Bayern. Such transfers provide a breath of fresh air and a lot of talk among the fans. Anyone who follows these games knows that there is a lot of tension in the air. So it remains to be seen whether the new faces can provide a positive boost.

Transfers and Reviews

Particular attention is paid to the former players who have made the move between clubs. Lukas Podolski is an outstanding example here. The center forward has played for both Bayern Munich and Cologne at different stages of his career. His last move from Bavaria to Cologne in 2009 for 10 million euros is still remembered by many. History shows that these two clubs are often on the move, trading players back and forth, further fueling the rivalry.

But it's not just Podolski who leaves his mark. Other players such as Stefan Wessels, Bruno Labbadia and Jürgen Kohler have also switched between these two traditional clubs. Such stories and the sometimes enormous transfer fees - from 800,000 euros for Mitchell Weiser to 7 million for Urbig - illustrate the close relationship between the clubs, which could be shown again on the pitch this evening.

A look at the competitors

While Cologne and Bavaria fight for supremacy, other clubs are also watching what's happening. Schalke 04 takes on Darmstadt 98 in the second division duel, Union Berlin competes against Arminia Bielefeld and SC Freiburg hosts Fortuna Düsseldorf. Such encounters make the DFB Cup a dazzling competition where surprises are always possible.

With all these elements in hand, the city of Cologne is expecting an exciting evening at the stadium. It remains to be seen whether the Cologne team will manage to slow down the favorites Bayern. But the fans are optimistic and ready to support their team loudly. Football heart, what more could you want!