Bayern Munich have booked their place in the DFB-Pokal final for the first time since 2020, overcoming a resilient Bayer Leverkusen side in a high-intensity semi-final clash. The Bavarians set the tone early, asserting dominance from the opening whistle and controlling the tempo with authority.

The breakthrough came midway through the first half, as Harry Kane once again proved decisive. Latching onto a clever pass from Jamal Musiala, the England striker shifted the ball onto his right foot before unleashing a powerful strike into the top of the net.

Bayer Leverkusen responded after the interval and nearly found a way back into the contest. A dangerous effort from Mathys Tel forced a stunning save from Manuel Neuer, who produced a moment of brilliance to preserve Bayern’s lead. At the other end, Harry Kane had multiple opportunities to double his tally, but lacked precision in the final touch.

The decisive moment arrived late in the game. Substitute Leon Goretzka made an immediate impact, delivering a perfectly weighted pass into the path of Luis Díaz. The Colombian winger kept his composure and calmly slotted past Mark Flekken, sealing the victory.

2025-26, Germany - DFB Pokal

Bayer 04 - Bayern 0:2 (0:1)
Goals: Kane, 22 (0:1); Luis Díaz, 90 (0:2)

Bayer 04: Flekken; Quansah; Tapsoba E.; Grimaldo; Vazquez L. (Poku E., 39); Andrich (Tillman M., 84); Tella (Culbreath, 77); Aleix Garcia; Palacios Ex.; Maza; Schick
Substitution: Poku E. (from 39); Culbreath (from 77); Tillman M. (from 84)
Bench: Blaswich; Badé L.; Oermann; Fernández Ez.; Hofmann; Ben Seghir
Yellow Cards: Tapsoba E. 38; Grimaldo 76

Bayern: Neuer; Upamecano; Tah J.; Stanisic; Kimmich; Olise; Laimer (Davies, 74); Pavlovic Al. (Goretzka, 73); Musiala (Kim Min-jae, 84); Luis Díaz; Kane
Substitution: Goretzka (from 73); Davies (from 74); Kim Min-jae (from 84)
Bench: Urbig; Ito H.; Guerreiro; Ofli; Sapoko Ndiaye; Jackson N.
Yellow Cards: Pavlovic Al. 43