FILE PHOTO: Borussia Dortmund coach Niko Kovac before FIFA Club World Cup quarter final against Real Madrid, MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S. - July 5, 2025 REUTERS/Lee Smith/File Photo
BERLIN -Borussia Dortmund must kick off their German Cup campaign with a commanding performance against third-tier club Rot-Weiss Essen on Monday, with the domestic competition being the shortest path to a title, coach Niko Kovac said on Friday.
Dortmundare starting thedomestic season with Monday's first round match while theiropponents already have two third-division league matches under their belt.
