"They're a top side. They put us under pressure from the start, and we didn't find the right way to play against Bayern. That makes it very difficult because they keep coming forward."
"A lot is decided in the one-v-one situations in particular, and they were better there. We turned the ball over a few times - there were five or six situations where we didn't handle the ball well."
"The pressure from Bayern was slightly lower in the second half and we were more in the game. (Goalkeeper) Mark Flekken kept us in it. The last 20 minutes were a bit better and closer, but we only had two really good attempts."
"Of course we want to play bravely, proactively, but there's also another team - and today they were very, very strong."
Bayern Munich secured a 2-0 victory over Bayer Leverkusen in the DFB-Pokal semifinal, marking their return to the final since 2020. The team displayed exceptional skill and pressure, making it difficult for Leverkusen to respond effectively. Manager Kasper Hjulmand acknowledged Bayern's dominance, particularly in one-on-one situations, and admitted to his team's errors. Despite a slightly improved performance in the second half, Leverkusen struggled to create significant scoring opportunities. Hjulmand expressed admiration for Bayern's strength and acknowledged the challenges of competing against them.
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