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Bayern Munich Edge Union Berlin 3-2 to Reach DFB-Pokal Quarterfinals

Set pieces proved decisive in a bruising cup tie that sends Bayern into their deepest run since 2023.

Overview

  • All five goals came from dead balls, with Union own goals by Ilyas Ansah and Diogo Leite and a Harry Kane header putting Bayern in front.
  • Leopold Querfeld scored twice from the spot for Union, including a second-half penalty awarded against Kane for an elbow in an aerial challenge.
  • Vincent Kompany described the second half as a fight and argued the decision to penalize Kane was incorrect.
  • Joshua Kimmich’s corners produced Bayern’s first two goals, and he said the team’s aim is to return to Berlin for the final after recent early exits.
  • Aleksandar Pavlović left with an apparent left-leg injury in the 49th minute, and the quarterfinal draw takes place Sunday with ties scheduled for February.