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HSV legends land in Zweibrücken: DFB Cup anticipation is rising!
Hamburger SV lands in Zweibrücken on August 15th, 2025 and plays in the DFB Cup against FK Pirmasens on the 16th.
HSV legends land in Zweibrücken: DFB Cup anticipation is rising!
On Friday evening, Hamburger SV landed at Zweibrücken Airport, an important moment for the traditional club, which will play against FK Pirmasens in the first main round of the DFB Cup on Saturday. The trip began in the afternoon when the team departed Hamburg on a Frostair charter plane. The players were then transported by bus to the Pheasantry, where they will spend the night. The game against Pirmasens starts on Saturday at 1 p.m.
The FKP coach Daniel Paulus has a special connection to the region, as he played in a cup game for SVN Zweibrücken on August 7, 2008. In this memorable match, SVN suffered a 1:5 defeat against 1. FC Köln. The then SVN goalkeeper, Sven Höh, is now the goalkeeper coach of Hamburger SV and could therefore provide some valuable insider information.
Similar stories from the past
The memories of past DFB Cup encounters are alive in Pirmasens and Zweibrücken. In 2011/12, SVN competed again in the DFB Cup, but lost in the first round against 1. FSV Mainz 05 1-2 after extra time. The LUCKY HIT for the Zweibrücken team back then: goalkeeper Torsten Hodel, who is currently training the Pirmasens ball catchers. An indication of how quickly career paths in football can change!
In a different context, Rodolfo Cardoso, a former HSV professional, played at FC Homburg from 1989 to 1993 before becoming known at SC Freiburg. An interesting connection that underlines the history of both clubs.
On the way to the start of the competitive game
Before the highlight of the weekend comes, HSV tested its own form on August 9, 2025 in a test match against RCD Mallorca, which was broadcast live and free of charge on DAZN. This was an important dress rehearsal before the first competitive game and potentially ended with valuable insights for the coming season. RCD Mallorca finished 10th in the last LaLiga season and will play their first game of the new season against FC Barcelona at the “Son Moix” stadium on Saturday.
With a volume of 26,000 spectators, an atmospheric opening game is expected there, while HSV wants to increase the anticipation for the cup game in Pirmasens. Training in such intense encounters is not only a challenge, but also an exciting opportunity to develop further as a team.
With a strong squad and the right preparations, the Hamburg kickers could land a really big surprise in this round of the cup. It will be interesting to see what the weekend in Pirmasens has in store for HSV!