Bayern Battle Past Union in a Fierce DFB Pokal Night
So, let me walk you through what went down in this dramatic DFB Pokal showdown between Union Berlin and Bayern Munich — a match that had everything you’d expect from a high-stakes cup tie: energy, mistakes, momentum swings, and a crowd that refused to sit down for even a second.
The game was played at the always-intense Stadion An der Alten Försterei, where Union’s fans are known to turn even the calmest evenings into a cauldron of noise. Bayern arrived as the favourites, of course — deeper squad, bigger names, and that relentless attitude that comes with being the country’s most decorated club. But Union aren’t the type to shrink at home, especially under a coach like Steffen Baumgart, who demands intensity, discipline, and total commitment.
Right from kickoff, it was clear that Bayern wanted control. They pushed forward early, with Michael Olise trying his luck almost immediately, forcing Rønnow into a sharp save. And Bayern didn’t have to wait long to get rewarded. In the 12th minute, a Kimmich corner bounced off Union’s Ilyas Ansah and into his own net — a harsh way to fall behind, but it set the tone for a chaotic first half.
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Bayern then doubled their lead in classic fashion: another corner, another pinpoint Kimmich delivery, and this time Harry Kane climbed highest to make it 2–0. Union weren’t out of it, though. They responded through set pieces, and after a VAR check, a handball on Tah gifted Leopold Querfeld the chance to pull one back. He buried the penalty, and suddenly the atmosphere shifted. For a moment, you could feel Union believing.
But just before the break, Bayern struck again. An Olise free-kick caused panic, and Diogo Leite accidentally turned the ball into his own net. Bayern went in 3–1 up, but the scoreline didn’t fully reflect Union’s fight.
The second half became even wilder. Union came out swinging — pressing higher, winning duels, forcing Bayern into mistakes. Neuer had to bail his team out more than once, with huge saves on Schäfer and Ansah. Momentum really swung when Union were awarded another penalty after Kane caught Leite while attempting a clearance. Querfeld stepped up again and coolly slotted home to make it 3–2.
From there, it became survival mode for Bayern. Union threw everything forward — crosses, long-range efforts, wave after wave of attacks. There were near-misses, desperate clearances, and even a header from Querfeld that almost completed an unbelievable hat-trick. But Bayern held on.
In the end, the favourites advanced, but it was far from comfortable. Union made them sweat, made them defend, and made sure this cup tie felt like a real battle. And honestly? That’s exactly what makes the DFB Pokal so unforgettable.
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