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The 2026 DFB-Pokal Final: Can Stuttgart Upset Bayern's Dominance in the Südderby?

Few rivalries in German football carry the emotional texture, regional pride, and historical depth of the Südderby between FC Bayern Munich and VfB Stuttgart. While German football discussions are often dominated by Bayern’s battles with Dortmund or the political intensity of other regional clashes, the Südderby has always possessed a unique identity. It is not merely a contest between two clubs from southern Germany; it is a collision between power and resistance, tradition and ambition, dominance and defiance. Every generation of supporters has experienced this rivalry differently. For some, it represents Bayern’s relentless rise into European royalty. For others, it symbolizes Stuttgart’s refusal to disappear despite changing eras, financial inequalities, and football’s increasingly predictable hierarchy. Now, with the 2026 DFB-Pokal Final placing these historic rivals on the biggest domestic stage once again, the Südderby enters another unforgettable chapter—one filled with nostalg...
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Man City is concerned that Ederson's injury may prevent him from competing in both the Premier League and the FA Cup.


Manchester City are waiting to learn if Ederson will be out for the rest of the season after injuring his shoulder in the 2-0 win over Nottingham Forest.

The goalie, who was replaced at halftime after being injured in a clash with Forest's Willy Boly, left the City Ground with his arm in a sling.

"It doesn't look good," said manager Pep Guardiola. "We see tomorrow with the doctor."

Stefan Ortega replaced Ederson against Forest, and the Brazilian may now miss the remaining Premier League games against Wolves, Fulham, Tottenham, and West Ham, as well as the FA Cup final against Manchester United.

Ortega has made 17 appearances this season, keeping a clean sheet against Arsenal in the Premier League and Tottenham and Chelsea in the FA Cup, and he also appeared in the 3-3 tie with Real Madrid after Ederson returned from injury.

Guardiola believes City cannot afford to drop a point if they want to keep the title. Arsenal defeated Tottenham earlier on Sunday, and the City boss stated, "I'd rather they lose." They produce a nice effect. There are four games remaining. I believe they won't lose any points, and we know what to do."

City are now mathematically certain of finishing in the top four, which is Guardiola's primary goal each season.

"Wow, I'm going to celebrate tomorrow," he told me. "My CEO and owner will be very pleased. The most essential goal was to qualify for the Champions League, which we achieved with four games remaining. Big congrats to the club and its players."

Guardiola believed the field at the City Ground provided City with fortunate escapes when it forced Nottingham Forest striker Chris Wood to miss two excellent opportunities.

He explained: "At times, we struggled. We were fortunate that the surface was so dry today, as the chances they missed were the reason. We were fortunate today that the pitch was in this condition." 
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