FCK on course for the cup: Will the underdog RSV Eintracht create a sensation?

FCK on course for the cup: Will the underdog RSV Eintracht create a sensation?

Today, August 17, 2025, FC Kaiserslautern and fifth division club RSV Eintracht face each other in the first round of the DFB Cup. The game takes place in a great atmosphere, and the live ticker from BILD.de keeps fans up to date on all current developments.

FC Kaiserslautern, a traditional club with an impressive record, has never lost to a fifth division team in the cup in the past. Clearly, FCK is the favorite in the race, especially after the last success against Schalke, which significantly boosted the team's self-confidence. This of course contributes to the fact that the expectations of the team are high.

The underdog RSV Eintracht

But RSV Eintracht is by no means giving in. The fifth division team has already got 4 points from 2 games in the top league and scored a total of 4 goals. The team will do everything in its power to outwit the favorites. Will they succeed? The excitement before the game starts at 3:30 p.m. couldn't be higher!

Both teams are under pressure: While FC Kaiserslautern wants to prove that they can live up to their role as favorites, RSV Eintracht goes into the game with the motivation to annoy a big football name and cause a surprise.

Important information for fans

The fans of both camps can look forward to an exciting duel. For those who cannot follow the game in the stadium, the live ticker from BILD.de the opportunity to always stay up to date.

No matter how the game ends, the anticipation is great and the fan culture creates a special atmosphere. Because things could go differently in the DFB Cup today than expected - the heart beats for the underdog!