Bayern Munich Secure DFB Cup Final Berth with 2-0 Win Over Bayer Leverkusen

Bayern Munich advanced to the DFB Cup final for the first time since the 2019/20 season after a 2-0 victory over Bayer Leverkusen in the semifinals on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. Goals from Harry Kane and Luis Díaz secured the win, sending the Bavarians to Berlin to face either SC Freiburg or VfB Stuttgart in the final.

Match Summary

Harry Kane opened the scoring midway through the first half, capitalizing on a defensive lapse to give Bayern the lead. Despite dominating possession and creating numerous chances, Bayern had to wait until second-half stoppage time to seal the victory. Luis Díaz came off the bench to score the decisive goal, chipping Leverkusen goalkeeper Justin Bijlow after a VAR review confirmed the goal was not offside.

The match, played at BayArena in Leverkusen, saw Bayern control much of the play but struggle to break down a resilient Leverkusen defense until Díaz’s late strike. Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer made several key saves to preserve the clean sheet, including stopping a late counter-attack involving Kane and Díaz in stoppage time.

Road to the Final

This victory marks Bayern Munich’s first appearance in the DFB Cup final since their 2019/20 campaign, when they won the competition by defeating Bayer Leverkusen in the final. The club has now reached the semifinals for the first time in six years, ending a period of early exits in the tournament.

Bayern will now await the winner of the other semifinal between SC Freiburg and VfB Stuttgart to learn their opponent in the final, scheduled to take place at the Olympiastadion in Berlin.

Key Performances

• Harry Kane: Scored his 52nd goal of the season across all competitions, continuing his prolific form for Bayern Munich.
• Luis Díaz: Delivered the match-winning goal as a substitute, showcasing his impact off the bench.
• Manuel Neuer: Made critical saves, including a one-on-one stop against Díaz late in the match, to secure the shutout.

With the win, Bayern Munich remain in contention for a historic treble, still competing in the Bundesliga and UEFA Champions League alongside their DFB Cup campaign.