Bayern Munich Reach DFB Cup Final After 2-0 Win Over Bayer Leverkusen

FC Bayern Munich secured their place in the DFB Cup final with a 2-0 victory over Bayer Leverkusen at the BayArena on April 22, 2026. The win marks the club’s first appearance in the final since 2020 and sets up a chance to win the domestic double after clinching the Bundesliga title earlier in the week.

Harry Kane opened the scoring in the 21st minute, finishing clinically after a swift counterattack. Luis Diaz sealed the victory in stoppage time, netting in the 90th minute plus three to make it 2-0. The goals came in front of 30,210 spectators at the BayArena, according to match officials.

The triumph ends a six-year wait for Bayern to return to the DFB Cup final. Their last appearance was in 2020, when they won the competition as part of a historic treble. This year’s final will be held at the Olympiastadion in Berlin on May 23, 2026.

Bayern head coach Vincent Kompany praised his team’s resilience, noting the squad had only secured the Bundesliga title two days prior with a win over VfB Stuttgart. “The whole club is looking forward to the final,” said defender Josip Stanisic, reflecting on the end of a prolonged drought.

For Bayer Leverkusen, the loss extends their winless streak against Bayern in all competitions this season. Earlier in the campaign, Leverkusen lost 3-0 to Bayern in the Bundesliga and drew 1-1 in the return fixture. Currently sixth in the league table, Leverkusen are fighting to secure Champions League qualification for next season.

Leverkusen goalkeeper Mark Flekken acknowledged the disappointment, admitting the team struggled with consistency across the two halves. “It hurts a lot,” Flekken said. “We also hurt ourselves a bit by playing two completely different halves.”

The other semi-final will see VfB Stuttgart face SC Freiburg on April 23, 2026, with the winner set to meet Bayern in the final. Bayern remain active in multiple competitions, including the Champions League, where they are scheduled to play Paris Saint-Germain in the semi-finals.

With the Bundesliga title already secured, Bayern now turn their full attention to the DFB Cup final and their Champions League campaign. A victory in Berlin would complete a domestic double, adding to their ongoing pursuit of European glory.

Bayern Munich will look to carry this momentum into their next fixture as they prepare for one of the most significant matches of the season.

Stay tuned for updates on the DFB Cup final and Bayern Munich’s journey toward potential silverware.