"Stephan Lehmann made sure everyone really did leave happy. The stadium announcer reported shortly before full time that sufficient underground trains were available for the journey home. That wasn't a given on this occasion, but rather the relieving end to a day that started with a strike on the bus, underground and tram network in Munich. It proceeded with a 2-0 win in the cup clash at home to Leipzig"
"But before Joshua Kimmich, Jonathan Tah, Leon Goretzka, Harry Kane or Manuel Neuer could clench their firsts and scream in delight, Leipzig had been a very tough nut to crack for at least the first 45 minutes. The visitors, spurred on by two heavy defeats to the Munich men in the Bundesliga already this season, started as if goals scored in the first 15 minutes counted double. Leipzig caught the Bayern defence by surprise and when the lively Yan Diomande"
Stephan Lehmann ensured fans left happy when the stadium announcer confirmed sufficient underground trains before full time. A transport strike had disrupted buses, underground and trams in Munich earlier that day. FC Bayern won 2-0 at the Allianz Arena and reached the DFB Cup semi-finals for the first time in six years. Leipzig started strongly, dominating possession, pass completion, dribbles and shots in the opening stages. Leipzig produced an early goal that was ruled out for a whisker of offside. Yan Diomande proved lively and troubled Alphonso Davies. Seventy-five thousand spectators reacted with visible relief when the victory was confirmed.
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