Bayern is in the semi-finals of the DFB-Pokal for the first time since 2020, after defeating Leipzig 2-0 in the quarter-finals on Wednesday. In an intense match, two goals in just three minutes in the second half were enough for the Bavarians to break a long drought in the competition. The match began with the Red Bull team scoring just four minutes in through Baumgartner, but the goal was disallowed by VAR for offside. The visiting team continued to be the most dangerous, with Orbán hitting the post in the 14th minute, bringing luck to Bayern. Despite several attempts from both sides, highlighted by a shot from Pavlovic and a crucial save from Vandevoordt on a shot from Kane, the score remained 0-0 until halftime. The balance continued after the restart. Gnabry forced Vandevoordt into a great save in the 58th minute, and shortly after, in the 62nd, it was Romulo from Leipzig who thundered a shot off the crossbar following a free kick. The game would soon be decided. In the 64th minute, Stanisic was brought down in the area by goalkeeper Vandevoordt, who received a yellow card. In the penalty conversion, Harry Kane did not falter and opened the scoring. Just three minutes later, in the 67th minute, Bayern sealed the match: Olise assisted Díaz, who, after resisting Orbán, shot with his left foot into the back of the net, establishing the final score of 2-0. From then on, the game became more physical, with the referee showing several yellow cards. Both coaches took the opportunity to make all their substitutions, but the result did not change until the final whistle, given at 90+7 minutes. Raphael Guerreiro did not leave the bench, unlike Conrad Harder. The former Sporting player was brought on in the 78th minute, already after the opponent's second goal, but did little on the field. The last time Bayer did not reach the semi-finals, in 2019/20, they won the competition after defeating Leverkusen in the final. Freiburg, Stuttgart, and precisely Bayer are their competitors in this edition.
Pokal Bayern Red Bull remains central to this story.
Pokal Bayern Red Bull remains central to this story.
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