Union Berlin narrowly defeats Eintracht Braunschweig 4-2, with Marin Ljubicic scoring two goals.
What happened?
Marin Ljubicic scored two goals for the Berlin side. New coach Mauro Lustrinelli saw his team fall behind twice before ultimately winning.
Why is it important for Union?
Union Berlin stands 11th in the Bundesliga with 32 points, 44 points behind leader Bayern München. The Berlin side has scored 33 goals and conceded 50 in the season, resulting in a negative goal difference of 17.
What's next?
Union Berlin faces RB Leipzig on November 21, 2026. The Berlin side currently has several injured players, including Robert Skov, Aljoscha Kemlein, Livan Burcu, Frederik Ronnow, Lucas Tousart, and Diogo Leite.
Second-division teams 1. FC Magdeburg, SV Darmstadt 98, and Dynamo Dresden also advanced to the next round. Magdeburg won 4-0 against fifth-tier Bahlinger SC, Darmstadt beat fourth-tier Carl Zeiss Jena 2-1. Dresden celebrated a 6-0 away win against regional league team Westfalia Rhynern.
