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Bayern Beats Leverkusen 2-0, Secures DFB-Pokal Final

4/23/2026

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Summary

Bayern Reach Final

Bayern Munich beat Bayer Leverkusen 2-0 on 22 April 2026 to reach the DFB-Pokal final.
Harry Kane scored in the 22nd minute from a Jamal Musiala cross and Luis Diaz added the stoppage-time winner (90+3) after a Leon Goretzka pass.
The win gave Bayern its cup final since 2020, kept its double and treble hopes after the Bundesliga title, and prompted coach Vincent Kompany to prepare for the Champions League semi-final against Paris Saint-Germain.

Summary

Bayern Reach Semi

Bayern beat Real Madrid 6–4 on aggregate to reach the Champions League semi-finals.
Bayern entered the tie unbeaten in 27 domestic away games, had already clinched the Bundesliga title with a 4–2 win over VfB Stuttgart, and Harry Kane has scored 50 goals this season.
Injuries sideline Gnabry, Karl, Bischof and Ulreich for Bayern and Martin Terrier, Christian Kofane and Arthur for Leverkusen, leaving only Jarell Quansah out of their defence.

History

Historical Context

Bayern Munich's victory in the 2020 DFB-Pokal final against Bayer Leverkusen, with a score of 4-2, marked their 20th title in this prestigious tournament. This win underscored Bayern's dominance in German football, continuing a legacy that began in 2000 when they secured their 10th cup title. Their historical success positions them as strong contenders in European competitions, including the Champions League.

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Bayern Reach Final

Bayern Munich beat Bayer Leverkusen 2-0 on 22 April 2026 to reach the DFB-Pokal final.
Harry Kane scored in the 22nd minute from a Jamal Musiala cross and Luis Diaz added the stoppage-time winner (90+3) after a Leon Goretzka pass.
The win gave Bayern its cup final since 2020, kept its double and treble hopes after the Bundesliga title, and prompted coach Vincent Kompany to prepare for the Champions League semi-final against Paris Saint-Germain.

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