Bayern Munich secured a decisive 2-0 victory over Bayer Leverkusen on Wednesday, April 22, booking their place in the 2026 DFB-Pokal final. Striker Harry Kane and winger Luis Diaz delivered critical goals, with Kane opening the scoring in the 22nd minute and Diaz sealing the win in stoppage time after a confirmed VAR review overturned an offside call.
The match saw Bayern dominate possession and opportunities, registering 10 first-half shots while Leverkusen failed to test goalkeeper Manuel Neuer until late in the game. Kane’s 52nd-season goal came via a swift counterattack, while Diaz capitalized on a breakaway to ensure Bayern’s first German Cup final appearance since 2020. “I’ve missed Berlin,” Neuer remarked post-match, referencing the final’s upcoming venue.
Bayern, fresh from clinching the Bundesliga title, now set their sights on a historic treble, with a UEFA Champions League semifinal clash against Paris Saint-Germain scheduled next week. The DFB-Pokal final will take place on May 23 at Berlin’s Olympiastadion, where they will face either Stuttgart or Freiburg.
