Bayern Munich secured their place in the DFB Pokal Round of 16 with a commanding 4-0 victory at Mainz. The star of the show was Jamal Musiala, who delivered a stunning first-half hat-trick (2′, 37′, 45+4′), while Leroy Sané added another goal just before the break (45+1′).
The evening’s biggest upset came from Arminia Bielefeld, currently competing in the second tier, who eliminated high-flying Union Berlin with a surprising 2-0 win.
This result marks a significant setback for Union, who have been enjoying an impressive Bundesliga campaign where they currently sit fourth.
In other matches, Bundesliga side Hoffenheim narrowly avoided an upset, securing a hard-fought 2-1 victory against second-division Nuremberg. Meanwhile, Darmstadt needed extra time to overcome Dresden in a thrilling 3-2 encounter.
The results complete the lineup for the German Cup Round of 16, with Bayern Munich emerging as one of the clear favorites following their dominant display.
