For the second season in a row, Bayern Munich have been knocked out of the German Cup early. In recent months, Bayern has thundered through all competitions like a steamroller, but it got a painful reality check against Mönchengladbach.
Bayern played with all its stars, including Neuer, Lewandowski, Müller, Goretzka, Gnabry and Kimmich. But after 21 minutes it was already 3-0, with 2 goals from ex-Lierse player Bensebaini. Embolo increased to 5-0 after the break, Bayern was spared further humiliation.