Borussia Dortmund faces 1. FC Phönix Lübeck in the first round of the DFB-Pokal. The match takes place at Volksparkstadion due to Lübeck's small capacity. Dortmund is excited under new head coach Nuri Şahin for his first competitive game. Key signings like Yan Couto and Waldemar Anton aim to impact the tournament. The team seeks silverware after not winning a trophy since 2021.