Tue Oct 29 16:20:00 UTC 2024: ## St. Pauli Flies to Leipzig for Cup Clash After Bundesliga Stalemate

**Hamburg, Germany -** Following a goalless draw against Wolfsburg, FC St. Pauli heads to Leipzig for a DFB-Pokal clash against RB Leipzig. The match, set for Tuesday at 18:00, promises excitement after the two teams’ recent encounters, with St. Pauli securing three 1:0 victories and a 0:0 draw against their rivals in the Bundesliga.

**St. Pauli’s Coach Blessin Addresses Travel Controversy:**

Ahead of the cup clash, St. Pauli coach Alexander Blessin addressed the team’s decision to travel by plane for the game, dismissing criticism and emphasizing the team’s commitment to performing at their best during a busy schedule. He also commented on his own past with RB Leipzig, acknowledging the different perspectives on the club but refraining from negativity.

**Leipzig’s Rose Warns of St. Pauli’s Threat:**

Meanwhile, RB Leipzig’s coach Marco Rose praised St. Pauli’s performance in the recent Bundesliga encounter, noting their impressive organization and tactical approach, particularly against Borussia Dortmund. Rose also warned of potential changes in the lineup due to the team’s current workload.

**St. Pauli’s Offensive Struggles Highlighted:**

Despite a respectable performance against Wolfsburg, St. Pauli’s lack of a prolific goalscorer remains a concern. Football commentator Tobias Escher pointed out this deficiency, noting that the team’s inability to convert chances is a critical factor in their recent results.

**DFB-Pokal Action Continues:**

The DFB-Pokal action continues throughout the week, with several other matches scheduled, including Kickers Offenbach against KSC, Arminia Bielefeld against Union Berlin, and Dynamo Dresden against Darmstadt 98.

**Beyond the Pitch:**

In other football news, the Ballon d’Or ceremony saw Real Madrid snubbed, while Alexandra Popp concluded her international career with Germany, facing controversy over a required change of captain’s armband.

The St. Pauli Museum continues to host the special exhibition “Right-Wing Violence in Hamburg – From 1945 to Today,” a collaboration with the KZ-Gedenkstätte Neuengamme.

**Fans Invited to Contribute to “After the Game” Podcast:**

The “MillernTon” podcast, covering all things St. Pauli, invites fans to submit their thoughts and observations for the “After the Game” episode.

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