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Schalke 04 Dynamo Dresden made a successful return to the DFB-Pokal as they eliminated fancied Bundesliga outfit Schalke 2-1 on Monday.

Arjen Robben Hamburg goalkeeper Rene Adler had kept Bayern at bay with a string of superb saves, but was finally beaten by Kimmich two minutes from time

Ingolstadt assumed a top-five Bundesliga spot after beating Eintracht Frankfurt, while Borussia Monchengladbach saw off Wolfsburg 2-0.

Ivo Ilicevic Hamburg emerged from the first leg of their play-off against Karlsruher with a draw they scarcely deserved to tee up an intriguing decider.

Hakan Calhanoglu Rudi Voller has urged wantaway Hamburg midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu to join Bayer Leverkusen rather than other interested Bundesliga clubs.

Hoping to maintain their season's momentum are Wolfsburg, who are on the verge of their second UEFA Champions League campaign.

Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich travel to Mainz on Friday in the last round before the winter break in Germany.

Second-tier Kaiserslautern stunned Bayer Leverkusen on Wednesday to make the DFB-Pokal semi-finals as holders Bayern Munich cruised through.

Michael Gregoritsch Sergio Cordova's impressive displays for Venezuela U20s have earned him a five-year deal at Augsburg, with Michael Gregoritsch also signing.