"The preceding 90 minutes of last-16 action, however, had been quite eventful. Initially, it seemed as though Bayern wouldn't be thrown off their game again by the hosts' aggressive pressing. Just four weeks earlier in the league, the plucky Unioner had chased their opponents across the entire pitch like guard dogs chasing a postman. This time, the visitors were prepared, played through the Berliners' press and took control of the cup tie."
"And once again, the two sides produced an enthralling battle, not gifting anything to each other. In the end, the crowd of 22,012 in Köpenick saw two penalties, two own goals and a narrow 3-2 win for the record cup winners. "The most important thing is we're through," summarised defender Konrad Laimer. And Joshua Kimmich added: "In the last five or six years, we've always been out of the DFB Cup before the winter break, so it was very important that we made it today.""
Bayern Munich visited Union Berlin in the DFB-Pokal last-16 at the Alten Försterei with 22,012 spectators. The visitors controlled much of the game after preparing for Union's press, producing an enthralling 90 minutes. The match featured two penalties and two own goals, finishing 3-2 in Bayern's favor and sending the record cup winners through. Konrad Laimer emphasised that progression was the most important outcome, and Joshua Kimmich noted the significance of avoiding an early cup exit before the winter break. Bayern's preparation allowed them to play through Union's press and take control of the tie.
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