Von Krawallen hangs over Lautern's Pokal-Derby win in Mannheim
Amidst the threat of riots, Lautern secured a dramatic Pokal-Derby victory in Mannheim as the first round of the 2026/27 DFB-Pokal kicked off, a clash billed as a tension‑filled encounter between local rivals. The atmosphere was electric, with supporters on both sides bracing for a fierce contest.
Zum Auftakt der ersten Runde des DFB-Pokals 2026/27, Eintracht Frankfurt faced the Oberligisten SC St. Tönis. The Bundesliga side displayed no Mühe, cruising to a comfortable win.
KSC, representing 1. FC Kaiserslautern, later secured a comeback victory over Preußen Münster after falling behind early, overturning a Rückstand. The match, promoted as a Spannung‑laden Derby, underscored the fierce rivalry in Mannheim.