Three Bundesliga teams secured spots in the second round of the German Cup after facing tough challenges from lower-tier opponents. Hoffenheim barely avoided being knocked out by third-tier Wurzburger Kickers, going behind early but eventually equalizing to force extra time. The game went to penalties, with Hoffenheim emerging victorious with a 5-3 win as Wurzburg’s captain missed from the spot. Fourth-tier Hallescher almost caused an upset against second-division champion St Pauli but eventually succumbed to a 3-2 defeat in extra time. Meanwhile, Mainz had to rally from a goal down against Wehen Wiesbaden, clinching a 3-1 victory with extra-time goals from Jonathan Burkardt and Nadiem Amiri. Bayern Munich, led by new coach Vincent Kompany, will face third-tier Ulm in their first competitive match under his management.