Bayern Munich Beat RB Leipzig to Reach German Cup Semi-Finals

Munich, Germany – Bayern Munich secured their place in the semi-finals of the DFB-Pokal with a solid 2-0 victory over RB Leipzig on Wednesday night, keeping their hopes alive for silverware this season. The Bavarian giants had not reached the last four of the competition since the 2019–2020 campaign.

Bayern Maintain Momentum Across Competitions

Currently leading the Bundesliga and already winners of the German Super Cup earlier this season, Bayern are building strong momentum as they aim to return to dominant form. The win over Leipzig strengthens their position in a season where the club is targeting multiple trophies.

Despite the final scoreline, the match proved challenging for Bayern, as Leipzig remained organized and disciplined for much of the game.

Tight Contest Before the Breakthrough

Bayern controlled possession from the start but struggled to break down a resilient Leipzig defense. The visitors held firm for over an hour, frustrating the home side and keeping the match evenly balanced.

The breakthrough finally came in the 64th minute when Leipzig goalkeeper Maarten Vandevoordt, who has featured primarily in cup matches this season, brought down Josip Stanisic inside the penalty area. Harry Kane stepped up and calmly converted the spot-kick, sending the goalkeeper the wrong way to give Bayern the lead.

Quick Second Goal Seals the Result

Just three minutes later, Bayern doubled their advantage. Michael Olise delivered a precise pass into the box, and Luis Díaz capitalized on a defensive lapse to score and put the match beyond Leipzig’s reach.

With a two-goal cushion, Bayern managed the remainder of the game comfortably, focusing on maintaining control and protecting their lead.

Semi-Final Opponent to Be Decided

Bayern Munich will now face one of three possible opponents in the semi-finals: Freiburg, Stuttgart, or Bayer Leverkusen, depending on the outcome of the remaining quarter-final fixtures.

The victory marks an important step forward for Bayern as they continue their pursuit of domestic success and aim to return to the heights of their recent dominance.