"Bayern Munich have struggled in the DFB Pokal since 2020. They have not progressed in the latter stages of the competition since the treble-winning campaign under Hansi Flick. Considering this context, the 3-2 win against Union Berlin in the round of 16 on Wednesday was crucial for Bayern. Since Bayern have struggled in this competition over the last few years, Kompany didn't go for heavy rotation for the clash against Union Berlin."
"Die Roten found it difficult to get in rhythm at the same venue 25 days ago in the Bundesliga. Wednesday's game also had a tense start for Kompany's men as they were struggling to dominate the hosts. Bayern got a lucky break early in the game through an own goal in the 12th minute. A terrific delivery from the corner by Joshua Kimmich was bundled home by Ilyas Ansah."
"Bayern doubled their lead in the 24th minute through another set-piece. Kimmich delivered another pinpoint cross from the corner to find Kane in the six-yard box. The English striker managed to beat his defender to put the ball in the net. Even though Bayern were not creating chances in abundance, they looked solid defensively. Union Berlin hardly created any chances in the first half. However, the hosts got a lifeline in the 38th minute as Jonathan Tah ended up handling the ball in the box while heading the ball back to Manuel Neuer. With VAR's intervention, Union Berlin got the penalty. It was converted emphatically by Leopold Querfeld, bringing the hosts back in the game before the half-time whistle."
Bayern Munich entered the DFB Pokal match against Union Berlin having struggled in the competition since 2020 and not progressing beyond the latter stages since the treble-winning campaign. Kompany opted against heavy rotation, restoring Manuel Neuer and giving Lennart Karl a fourth consecutive start. Bayern started slowly and relied on set-pieces to take the lead, benefitting from an own goal from Ilyas Ansah after a Joshua Kimmich corner and a second Kimmich corner finished by Kane. Union Berlin earned a penalty after a Jonathan Tah handball, converted by Leopold Querfeld, before Bayern regained a two-goal cushion late in the first half. Michael Olise whipped a dangerous cross from a free kick outs
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