Speaking to DAZN reporters after their 1-0 win over Rot-Weiss Essen tonight, Borussia Dortmund's Julian Brandt gave his reaction to how the game unfolded. "Across the 90 minutes there was a lot of

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Borussia Dortmund 's quest for a sixth DFB-Pokal title will begin against hosts Rot-Weiss Essen on Monday at Stadion an der Hafenstrasse. Third-division side RWE have already started their 3. Bundesliga campaign - they are 12th after two games - while BVB's match against the home side will be their first of 2025-26.

The 19,962 spectators in the sold-out stadium on Hafenstrasse created an electric atmosphere long before kick-off and showed their class during the minute's silence for the late idol of both clubs,

The match against Rot-Weiss Essen proved to be a formidable challenge for Borussia Dortmund. Right from the start, BVB aimed to assert their dominance by deliberately kicking the ball out of play during the kickoff to set the tone for high pressing.

Borussia Dortmund left it late to defeat third division Rot-Weiss Essen 1-0 and progess to the DFB-Pokal second round. Niko Kovač named a mostly full-strength side, but will have been disappointed with his side's efforts for large parts as they toiled against a side two leagues below them.

Niko Kovač‘s side start their season at the Stadion an der Hafenstraße in the first round of the DFB-Pokal tie.Rot-Weiss EssenFrom “The Miracle of Bern” hero Helmut Rahn to the iconic figure

In a tense DFB-Pokal encounter, Borussia Dortmund narrowly edged past Rot-Weiss Essen with a 1-0 victory, thanks to a stunning goal from Guirassy. The match was marked by emotional tributes and a struggling BVB side that showcased both resilience and areas needing improvement.

Here are the live streaming details, TV channel, kick-off time & where to watch DFB-Pokal match between Rot-Weiss Essen vs Borussia Dortmund.