Thrilling 3-3 cup tie between Dortmund and Werder Bremen, involving four extra time goals, goes Bremen's way on penalties. Kinda hoping, selfishly of course, that's the kind of kick in the gut that might knock Dortmund's league form down a bit. Gladbach themselves have four pretty tough games in a row coming up, so any help they can get from Dortmund's opponents would be appreciated.
Bayern play Hertha in Berlin tomorrow, so there's a non-zero chance both Dortmund and Bayern may be bounced from the cup before they even reach the quarterfinals. Would be something. Not sure who would be the favorite in that case; the current top-3 and defending champion would all be out of the competition if that happens. Ah well, worry about that if it happens I guess.