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Gladiators Trier defeat Bayern: Cup highlight in basketball!
Bayern Munich will play in the cup on November 16th, 2025 against Gladiators Trier, who are leading the table. A sold out game expected.
Gladiators Trier defeat Bayern: Cup highlight in basketball!
An exciting duel is coming! On November 16, 2025 at 6 p.m., the Gladiators Trier will meet Bayern Munich in the BBL Cup. This top-class cup game is already sold out – after just three minutes! The enthusiasm for the team from Trier is palpable, especially when you consider that the Gladiators are currently leading the Bundesliga with an impressive six wins from seven games. As sportschau.de reports, the Trier team would like to move into the cup quarter-finals with a win and further fuel the euphoria in the city.
Emotions and conviction characterize the Gladiators team. Player Marten Linßen emphasized the city's support, while teammate Evans Rapieque said confidently: "Bayern have to play against us first, and here in Trier we are still unbeaten!" Their coach, Jacques Schneider, already sees the match as a career highlight and has developed clear strategies to defeat Bayern.
Bavaria looking for compensation
For Bayern Munich, the cup game is an urgent opportunity to forget the recent disappointing results in the Euroleague. The Munich team had to admit defeat week after week to their opponents from Barcelona (74:75) and Istanbul (72:74). A victory in Trier could not only help morale, but also for the desired goal: entry into the so-called “Top Four” of the German Cup.
The mood around the tournament is also tense. There are currently disputes about the venue for the final tournament, which was originally supposed to take place in Düsseldorf. Many clubs are pushing for the final to be played in Munich instead, a move that Bayern would certainly support.
An unfortunate outlook for Bavaria
However, there are shadows over Bayern coach Gordon Herbert's team. The coach is suffering from post-Covid symptoms and could miss the game against the Gladiators. He was already represented by assistant TJ Parker in his last appearance in the Euroleague game against Barcelona, and the question remains whether Herbert will be fit again for the important cup game.
The BBL Cup, in which the best teams in the Basketball Bundesliga have been fighting for the title since 1966, has recently undergone a change. Since the 2018/19 season, the competition has been played in a knockout format and the 16 best-placed teams qualify to take part. This ensures exciting encounters and a high level of competition. A look at the historic list of previous winners shows that Bayern Munich is not at the top with five titles, but is always a serious competitor when it comes to the title. The historical context of the BBL Cup should not be underestimated, the first finals of which took place in 1967 and further strengthened the tradition of basketball in Germany.
It remains to be seen whether Bayern can turn things around in Trier. The fans can look forward to an exciting match!