Saarbrücken

American

[zahr-brook-uhn, sahr-, zahr-bryk-uhn] / zɑrˈbrʊk ən, sɑr-, zɑrˈbrük ən /

noun

a city in W Germany: the capital of the Saarland.

Saarbrücken British

/ zaːrˈbrykən /

noun

an industrial city in W Germany, capital of Saarland state, on the Saar River. Pop: 181 860 (2003 est)

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When Bayern were then knocked out of the German Cup by third-tier Saarbrucken, some may have believed so.

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The property is in Erstroff, a small village less than an hour's drive from the German city of Saarbrücken.

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Despite his goals, Kane's first season in Germany fell flat as Bayern were also knocked out of the German Cup by third division side Saarbrucken, while they lost to eventual winners Real Madrid in the semi-finals of the Champions League.

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Bayern lost their 11-year grip on the Bundesliga title to Bayer Leverkusen, were knocked out of the German Cup by third-tier Saarbrucken and now they will be stunned having seemed set for an all-German final in the Champions League.

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But Bayer Leverkusen have already halted that run while Thomas Tuchel's side were knocked out of the German Cup in the second round by third-tier side Saarbrucken.

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