Bayern Munich clinch a record-extending sixth consecutive DFB-Pokal title with a commanding performance in the final. The Bavarians defeat Bayer Leverkusen 3-1 in Berlin’s Olympiastadion, securing the domestic double for the second straight season under coach Vincent Kompany.
Harry Kane delivers the decisive moment, scoring twice in the first half to extend his tournament-leading tally to eight goals. Jamal Musiala, named Player of the Match, adds a third before the break, while Leverkusen’s Robert Andrich nets a late consolation. The victory marks Bayern’s 21st Pokal triumph overall, further widening their lead as Germany’s most successful club in the competition.
Kompany, in his first season at the helm, adopts a low-key approach post-match, deflecting praise onto his players. "They carried the responsibility today," he tells reporters. "This trophy belongs to them." The Belgian’s understated leadership contrasts with the club’s recent managerial turbulence, offering a measure of stability after Julian Nagelsmann’s abrupt departure last summer.
Manuel Neuer, sidelined since March with a calf injury, watches from the stands but joins the celebrations afterward. "I’m on the right track," the 38-year-old goalkeeper says, hinting at a possible return for Germany’s upcoming Nations League fixtures. His absence leaves a void in Bayern’s lineup, though backup Sven Ulreich performs capably in the final.
Off the pitch, tensions simmer between sporting director Max Eberl and club patriarch Uli Hoeneß. Hours before the final, Hoeneß publicly questions Eberl’s future, whose contract expires in 2027. Eberl fires back: "I’m ready to continue—if that’s what the club wants." The exchange underscores the power struggles at Säbener Straße, even as the team delivers silverware.
With the Bundesliga and Pokal secured, Bayern now turn their focus to next month’s Champions League final against Real Madrid in Istanbul. The showdown with Carlo Ancelotti’s side offers a chance to avenge last year’s semi-final exit and reclaim continental supremacy. For now, the club’s dominance in German football remains unchallenged.
Bayern Munich claim record sixth straight DFB-Pokal title with 3-1 win over Bayer Leverkusen