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Bayern Munich booked their place in the last 16 of the DFB-Pokal with a commanding 6-1 victory over second-tier Magdeburg at the Allianz Arena on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. Despite resting newly crowned Ballon d’Or winner Harry Kane, the German giants produced a powerful second-half performance to secure progression in the competition.
Olise and Saibari Put Bayern Ahead
Bayern started aggressively and took the lead in the 10th minute through Michael Olise. A move involving Lennart Karl and Ismael Saibari created the opening, allowing Olise to finish from close range.
Magdeburg responded five minutes later when Mateusz Zukowski scored from distance. His effort took a deflection before beating Bayern goalkeeper Jonas Urbig to make it 1-1.
Bayern regained the lead in the 21st minute. Olise provided the decisive pass for Saibari, who lifted the ball over the advancing goalkeeper to restore the hosts’ advantage.
Although Magdeburg remained competitive during the first half, Bayern increased their intensity after the interval and gradually took complete control of the match.
Five Second-Half Goals Seal the Victory
Olise scored his second goal in the 50th minute, converting a penalty after Alphonso Davies was fouled inside the box. The goal gave Bayern a two-goal cushion and shifted the momentum firmly in their favour.
Davies added a fourth goal in the 70th minute, finishing a cross from Karl. Three minutes later, Nathaniel Brown scored Bayern’s fifth after receiving a pass from Davies.
Youngster David Santos-Daiber completed the scoring in stoppage time, making it 6-1. Bayern’s attacking pressure after the break proved too much for Magdeburg, whose promising first-half display could not be sustained.
Kane Watches After Ballon d’Or Triumph
Harry Kane was left on the bench as Bayern managed his workload ahead of a demanding schedule. The England striker had won the Ballon d’Or on Monday, becoming the first English player to claim the award since Michael Owen in 2001, according to published reports.
Bayern face Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga on Saturday before travelling to Spain for a Champions League meeting with Atletico Madrid. Resting Kane for the cup tie gave the club an opportunity to manage his workload ahead of these major fixtures.
Kompany Discharged from Hospital
Bayern’s cup victory came amid continued attention on head coach Vincent Kompany’s health. The Belgian coach was hospitalised after becoming unwell during a training session, but sporting director Max Eberl confirmed on Wednesday that he had been discharged.
Assistant coach Aaron Danks again managed the team from the touchline. Kompany’s return date has not been confirmed and will depend on medical clearance.
CricBengal Analysis
Bayern’s second-half performance highlighted the team’s attacking depth. Olise supplied both goals and creativity, Saibari contributed an important finish, while Davies made a decisive impact after entering the match.
Winning 6-1 without Kane underlines Bayern’s ability to produce goals through multiple attacking options. However, the upcoming Bundesliga clash with Borussia Dortmund will provide a more demanding test of their consistency and defensive organisation.
Sources: Reuters match report · The Daily Star report
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