Today, FC Bayern faces Union Berlin in the DFB-Pokal round of 16, kicking off at 20:45 CET. The match is available on ZDF, Sky, and El-Balad’s live ticker. Last season, Bayern experienced an early exit in the round of 16 and has struggled in domestic cup competition, having been eliminated three times in the second round and once in the quarter-finals in recent years. In their last league encounter, the two teams drew 2-2.
FC Bayern’s Strategy
Bayern’s head coach, Vincent Kompany, aims to avoid further cup disappointment this season. He has made the bold decision to include 17-year-old Lennart Karl in the starting lineup for the fourth consecutive match. This shift means experienced winger Serge Gnabry will start on the bench.
Changes in the Lineup
For tonight’s clash, Kompany has made several adjustments from the team that secured a 3-1 victory against St. Pauli. Notable changes include:
- Dayot Upamecano replaces Minjae Kim.
- Michael Olise comes in for Tom Bischof.
- Josip Stanisic takes the place of Raphael Guerreiro.
Expected Starting XI
Here is the anticipated starting lineup for FC Bayern:
| Position | Player |
|---|---|
| Goalkeeper | Manuel Neuer |
| Defenders | Konrad Laimer, Jonathan Tah, Dayot Upamecano, Josip Stanisic |
| Midfielders | Joshua Kimmich, Strahinja Pavlovic |
| Forwards | Michael Olise, Lennart Karl, Mathys Tel |
| Forward | Harry Kane |
With a mix of youth and experience, FC Bayern looks to secure a pivotal victory in the DFB-Pokal as they aim to reclaim their former glory in this prestigious tournament.
