Bayern Munich advances to German Cup semifinals

Harry Kane scores again as Bayern returns to the final four for the first time in six years

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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Bayern Munich defeated RB Leipzig 2-0 on Wednesday to advance to the semifinals of the German Cup for the first time in six years. English striker Harry Kane scored a goal for Bayern in the victory.

Why it matters

The German Cup is one of the most prestigious domestic cup competitions in European soccer, and Bayern Munich's return to the semifinals after a six-year absence is a significant achievement for the Bundesliga powerhouse as they continue their quest for trophies this season.

The details

Harry Kane, Bayern Munich's star striker signed from Tottenham in the offseason, scored one of Bayern's two goals in the 2-0 victory over RB Leipzig. This was Kane's latest goal for his new club as he continues to make an impact in his first season in the Bundesliga.

  • The match took place on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.

The players

Harry Kane

An English striker who joined Bayern Munich from Tottenham Hotspur in the offseason and has been a key player for the Bundesliga club so far this season.

Bayern Munich

One of the most successful and dominant soccer clubs in Germany, having won the Bundesliga title a record 32 times.

RB Leipzig

A relatively new Bundesliga club that has emerged as one of Bayern Munich's main rivals in recent years, though they were defeated by Bayern in this German Cup match.

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What they’re saying

“We're delighted to be back in the semifinals of the German Cup. It's an important competition for us and we'll be giving it our all to try and win it this year.”

— Julian Nagelsmann, Bayern Munich manager (myplainview.com)

What’s next

Bayern Munich will face the winner of the quarterfinal match between Borussia Dortmund and Bayer Leverkusen in the German Cup semifinals.

The takeaway

Bayern Munich's return to the German Cup semifinals after a six-year absence demonstrates their continued dominance in German soccer, with star striker Harry Kane playing a key role in their success so far this season.