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Kane Penalty, Díaz Strike Send Bayern Past Leipzig Into DFB-Pokal Semi-Finals

The win marked Bayern's first German Cup semi-final since 2020, underscoring a renewed cup push under Vincent Kompany.

Overview

  • An acrobatic finish from Christoph Baumgartner inside five minutes was ruled offside after a VAR check, denying Leipzig an early lead.
  • Bayern went ahead on 64 minutes when Maarten Vandevoordt felled Josip Stanišić and Harry Kane converted from the spot.
  • Luis Díaz sealed the result three minutes later from a precise Michael Olise through ball, extending the winger’s prolific run to five goals in three games.
  • Kompany called the display pragmatic and emphasized moving forward quickly to the next fixtures after securing progression.
  • Leipzig coach Ole Werner criticized a first-half non-call on Antonio Nusa near the box as a penalty that was not given, even as he accepted Bayern’s win was deserved.