Key Takeaways:
- Bayern Munich secured a 2-0 victory over RB Leipzig in the German Cup quarter-finals at the Allianz Arena last night
- Harry Kane scored from the penalty spot in the 64th minute, followed by Luis Diaz’ finish in the 68th minute
- This marks Bayern’s first appearance in the German Cup semi-finals since 2020, their most recent tournament triumph
Match Overview
Bayern Munich progressed to the last four of the DFB-Pokal after overcoming RB Leipzig 2-0 in Munich. The home side broke the deadlock with a penalty converted by Harry Kane in the 64th minute, then doubled their advantage just four minutes later through Luis Diaz. With this result, Bayern have booked their place in the semi-finals for the first time since 2020, the year they last lifted the trophy.
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We're into the DFB Cup semifinals! ๐ช pic.twitter.com/C5lg9NvVyI
— FC Bayern (@FCBayernEN) February 11, 2026
Team Line-Ups and Tactical Approach
Bayern manager Vincent Kompany once again entrusted Harry Kane with leading the line, supported by Serge Gnabry in the central attacking role. Luis Diaz and Michael Olise operated on the flanks, while Joshua Kimmich and Aleksandar Pavlovic anchored the midfield.
RB Leipzig, under Ole Werner, deployed Romulo, Antonio Nusa, and Yan Diomande in attacking roles, with midfield duties shared between Christoph Baumgartner, Nicolas Seiwald, and Xaver Schlager.
First Half – Missed Opportunities and Key Incidents
RB Leipzig nearly snatched an early lead in the 4th minute when Christoph Baumgartner found the back of the net, but the goal was ruled out following a VAR check for a marginal offside. Antonio Nusa tried his luck from distance soon after, but his shot in the 8th minute failed to threaten the target.
Bayern responded with sustained pressure. In the 12th minute, Harry Kane’s shot was parried and a subsequent scramble nearly led to a goal, but a Leipzig defender cleared off the line. The hosts continued to press, with Luis Diaz firing over after a defensive lapse from the visiting goalkeeper, Vandervoort. Kane attempted an acrobatic effort in the 21st minute, narrowly missing the target, while Leipzig’s Antonio Nusa was denied a penalty soon after when the referee dismissed his appeal after a collision with Josip Stanisic.
Leipzig fashioned their best opportunity of the half in the 37th minute as David Raum was played into the box, only to be thwarted by a stellar save from Manuel Neuer at his near post. Just before half-time, Bayern midfielder Pavlovic tested Maarten Vandevoordt, who then produced an excellent stop to deny Harry Kane’s close-range header.
Second Half – Bayern Seize Control
After the interval, Bayern’s Serge Gnabry forced another quality save from Vandevoordt in the 58th minute. RB Leipzig responded immediately as Romulo’s powerful header struck the crossbar in the 61st minute.
Moments later, the breakthrough arrived as Stanisic surged in on goal and was fouled by the goalkeeper, earning a penalty. Harry Kane converted from the spot, giving Bayern the lead in the 64th minute. Just two minutes after a near-miss from Michael Olise, Bayern’s second goal was crafted in the 68th minute when Olise supplied a precise pass to Luis Diaz, who coolly finished past the Leipzig defence.
Bayern continued pressing for a third, with Alphonso Davies delivering a cross in the 76th minute that Olise was unable to convert. Despite late efforts from both teams, Bayern maintained their advantage and secured progression to the semi-finals.
