Bayern Munich won the DFB Pokal with a 3-0 victory over VfB Stuttgart, securing their first title since the treble-winning 2020 season. The win completed the domestic double after Bayern lifted the Bundesliga title the previous weekend. Vincent Kompany selected his strongest available starting XI, and both teams began cautiously due to the final. Bayern dominated possession, while Stuttgart created early moments, including a notable save by Jonas Urbig in the 16th minute. After the first 20 minutes, the teams cancelled each other out, and a late first-half penalty appeal for Harry Kane was dismissed. Bayern increased intensity after halftime, improved passing, and scored through a set-piece move finished by Kane’s header. Kane then added further goals to complete a hat-trick and seal the comfortable win.
"Bayern Munich ended the season with another piece of silverware as they clinched the DFB Pokal title with a 3-0 win against VfB Stuttgart on Saturday. It was Bayern's first DFB Pokal title since the treble-winning season in 2020. Harry Kane scored a hat-trick to ensure Bayern cruised to a comfortable victory."
"Both sides started the game cautiously, which was understandable since it was a final and nerves would have taken some time to settle down. Even though Bayern have been fantastic this season, they have struggled in the DFB Pokal over the last five seasons, which probably explains the cautious start. Kompany's men dominated the possession, but Stuttgart had their moments in the first 20 minutes."
"After struggling to get the upper hand in the first half, Bayern looked much more aggressive in and out of possession in the second half. Vincent Kompany's half-time talk certainly did the trick. Die Roten looked much sharper with their passing. The early pressure in the second half led to the goal."
"After a short pass from a set-piece on the right flank, Michael Olise delivered a peach of a cross to Harry Kane in the box. The English forward finished the move through an emphatic header to put Bayern ahead in the game. Konrad Laimer had the go"
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