"The most important thing is we're through. We knew it wouldn't be easy tonight in Berlin. A lot of high balls, a lot of tackles, a lot of set pieces and long throws - I think we had the full package again tonight. We did well in the first half and also played better with the ball than in the second half, but at the end of the day we conceded from two penalties. It was a very, very important win."
"This means a lot to us. We've not performed well in the cup in the last few years. You have to get through these kind of games, it was a hard fight. These wins give you extra confidence. We put everything into it tonight. I'm not sure why we came under pressure like that in the second half. I caught my opponent in the face for the penalty but it was still a harsh decision. Those things happen a lot. We're glad to go through, then we'll go into the next cup round in the new year with this feeling."
"It's an unfortunate defeat. We virtually conceded three own goals. Bayern hardly threatened from open play but scored from something they're very good at: set pieces. We normally defend them well but they keep coming back, never withdraw and do some great plays. We actually had Bayern on the brink, not of a defeat but at least extra time. And then I think anything can happen. As a sportsman, that hurts twice as much."
Bayern Munich advanced from a tough cup tie in Berlin after a match defined by high balls, tackles, set pieces and long throws. The team performed better with the ball in the first half but conceded two penalties in the second half. Harry Kane described the win as confidence-boosting despite a harshly judged penalty. Union Berlin expressed disappointment after a resilient second-half showing, with players and the coach proud of the effort. Union players emphasized that Bayern scored mainly from set pieces and that the defeat felt especially painful given defensive lapses.
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