Bayern Munich secured a spot in the German Cup semifinals for the first time since 2020 by defeating RB Leipzig 2-0 in a closely contested quarterfinal. The match saw a rapid double strike that settled the outcome after a balanced start.
Leipzig initially thought they had scored early through Christoph Baumgartner, but the goal was disallowed for offside following a VAR review. Both teams had opportunities in the first half, with Bayern gradually gaining momentum. A penalty converted by Harry Kane in the 64th minute broke the deadlock, followed by a goal from Luis Diaz to secure Bayern’s victory.
The victory sees Bayern Munich progressing to the semifinals alongside Leverkusen, Stuttgart, and Freiburg. The draw for the next round is scheduled for February 22.
RB Leipzig chairman Oliver Mintzlaff praised his team’s performance, acknowledging the challenge posed by Bayern and emphasizing the need for further improvement to compete successfully in the future.
