FC Bayern Munich defeated RB Leipzig 2-0 to advance to the DFB-Pokal semifinals. Harry Kane and Luis Díaz scored the goals in the second half in front of 75,000 spectators at the Allianz Arena. This marks Bayern's first semifinal appearance since 2020.
FC Bayern Munich won 2-0 (0-0) against RB Leipzig in the DFB-Pokal quarterfinal, securing their first semifinal spot since 2020. The match took place at the Allianz Arena in Munich before 75,000 spectators. Leipzig applied early pressure: In the 4th minute, Christoph Baumgartner's goal was disallowed for offside. David Raum was denied by goalkeeper Manuel Neuer in the 37th minute.
Bayern gradually gained control, but Leipzig's goalkeeper Maarten Vandevoordt saved several chances, including shots from Harry Kane (12th, 21st, 45+5) and Aleksandar Pavlović (45+5). Serge Gnabry (58th) was also stopped. In the 64th minute, Josko Stanišić won a penalty, which Kane converted confidently – his 39th goal of the season in 34 competitive matches and 32nd out of 34 penalties. Three minutes later, Luis Díaz scored the second goal after a pass from Michael Olise.
For RB Leipzig, it was their third loss to Bayern this season, following 0-6 and 1-5 in the Bundesliga, but closer this time. Coach Vincent Kompany used the lead to substitute players like Konrad Laimer, Leon Goretzka, and Jamal Musiala. The other semifinalists are Bayer Leverkusen, VfB Stuttgart, and SC Freiburg. The draw is on February 22, semifinals on April 21 and 22, and the final on May 23 in Berlin.
