The FC Bayern Munich women’s football team advanced to the DFB-Pokal quarter-finals following a narrow 1-0 victory over Bayer Leverkusen, secured through a 73rd-minute penalty from Pernille Harder on November 1, 2026.
How Pernille Harder Settled the Cup Tie
The DFB-Pokal Frauen clash between Bayern München and Bayer Leverkusen brought together two domestic rivals at an official kickoff time of 15:00 on November 1, 2026. The reigning champions labored against Leverkusen’s defense before breaking the deadlock late in the second half.
Pernille Harder converted a 73rd-minute penalty kick to settle the contest, a moment that followed a first-half effort where the forward struck the goalpost in the 17th minute. The penalty decision by referee Miriam Schwermer proved contentious. Momoko Tanikawa went down inside the penalty area following minimal contact from Selina Ostermeier, prompting the official to point to the spot in what was described as a very harsh decision.
National Undefeated Streak Reaches 63 Matches for Bayern
With this hard-fought 1-0 win, Bayern’s domestic unbeaten run extended to 63 competitive fixtures. The club is actively pursuing its third DFB-Pokal triumph. Manager José Barcala had warned his squad ahead of kickoff that knockout matches brook no second chances, particularly after Leverkusen had pushed the Munich side to the limit during a 3-2 match earlier in the Bundesliga season.
Despite dominating and creating numerous chances, Bayern displayed a spell of wasted opportunities before Harder finally capitalized. Leverkusen arrived in Munich seeking to reverse a difficult run of form, having suffered a 2-0 home loss to Nürnberg in the Bundesliga prior to this cup fixture.
Quarter-Final Lineup and Accompanying Cup Results
The DFB-Pokal round produced several tight battles alongside Bayern’s progression. Werder Bremen secured a 2-0 extra-time victory over FSV Mainz 05, while Eintracht Frankfurt advanced by defeating 1. FC Nürnberg 4-2 on penalties. SC Freiburg handled second-tier side Carl Zeiss Jena with a 4-0 scoreline.
Further down the bracket, 1. FC Union Berlin reached the quarter-finals for the first time following a 4-3 extra-time win against Hamburger SV. Meanwhile, VfL Wolfsburg meets the TSG Hoffenheim on Monday at 18:00.
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