Bayern survive scare, beat Union Berlin and reach DFB-Pokal quarter-finals | OneFootball

Bayern Munich had a scare but advanced to the quarter-finals of the German Cup by defeating Union Berlin 3-2 on Wednesday at the An der Alten Forsterei Stadium in Berlin. Ansah (own goal), Harry Kane, and Diogo Leite (own goal) scored for the Bavarian team, while Querfeld, twice from penalties, scored for the home team.

Situation in the German Cup

With the result, Bayern secured a spot in the quarter-finals of the German Cup. The team led by Vincent Kompany now awaits the draw to determine their opponent. On the other hand, Union Berlin bid farewell to the competition.

Bayern Munich is the most successful team in the German Cup and is aiming for their 21st title in the tournament.

📋 Match Summary

🟡🔴 UNION BERLIN 2 x 3 BAYERN MUNICH 🔴⚪

🏆 Competition: German Cup (Round of 16) 🏟️ Venue: An der Alten Forsterei Stadium, Berlin (Germany) 📅 Date: December 3, 2025 (Wednesday) ⏰ Time: 16:45 (Brasília time)

GOALS

Match Overview

Bayern Munich opened the scoring just 12 minutes into the game. Kimmich took a corner to the far post. The ball was intended for Harry Kane but deflected off Ansah, Union Berlin's forward, and ended up in the back of the net. At 23 minutes, Bayern extended their lead. With another corner taken by Kimmich, Harry Kane headed in the second goal for the Bavarian team from the middle of the small area.

At 39 minutes, Union Berlin was awarded a penalty. The ball hit Jonathan Tah's hand inside the area, and after reviewing the play on the monitor, the referee pointed to the penalty spot. Querfeld stepped up and shot to the left corner, reducing the deficit for the home team.

In injury time, at 48 minutes, Bayern restored their two-goal advantage. From a free-kick into the area, defender Diogo Leite headed into his own net, scoring another own goal in the match.

At nine minutes into the second half, Union Berlin was awarded another penalty and reduced the rival's lead. Querfeld stepped up again and shot in the same way: cross-shot to the left corner, sending Neuer the wrong way.

Upcoming Matches

🟡🔴 UNION BERLIN

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