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The Berlin club stunned the German champions with a 2-2 draw in November, making them one of only two teams this season to claim a point against the Bundesliga leaders.<\/p>\n<div style='background:#f9f9f9;padding:20px;border-left:4px solid #e74c3c;margin:25px 0'>\n<h3 style='margin-top:0'>\ud83d\udd25 Quick Facts<\/h3>\n<ul style='margin:10px 0;padding-left:20px'>\n<li><b>Kick-off time:<\/b> 20:45 CET (2:45 PM EST) at Stadion An der Alten F\u00f6rsterei in Berlin<\/li>\n<li><b>Bayern&#8217;s dominant record:<\/b> Record cup winners unbeaten in 13 matches against Union Berlin heading into tonight&#8217;s fixture<\/li>\n<li><b>Recent history:<\/b> The teams drew 2-2 in Bundesliga action on November 8, 2025, with <b>Harry Kane<\/b> scoring the 93rd-minute equalizer<\/li>\n<li><b>Union&#8217;s momentum challenge:<\/b> Berlin suffered a shock 2-1 home defeat to bottom-table Heidenheim on Saturday but aim to redeem themselves<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Union Berlin&#8217;s Quest for Upset Against Cup Royalty<\/h2>\n<p><b>Union Berlin<\/b> arrives as underdogs despite their impressive overall form this season. The Berlin club has already claimed scalps in the DFB Cup, thrashing <b>FC Gutersloh<\/b> in the opening round before needing extra time to defeat <b>Arminia Bielefeld<\/b> in the second round. Tonight&#8217;s task intensifies dramatically as they prepare to face the <b>20-time cup winners<\/b> Bayern Munich.<\/p>\n<p>The capital city club showed they can compete with European elite when they <b>ended Bayern&#8217;s 16-match winning streak<\/b> on November 8 with a 2-2 draw at home. However, that momentum suffered a setback over the weekend after losing 2-1 to <b>Heidenheim<\/b>, a result that stung given Union led until the 90th minute. Head coach <b>Steffen Baumgart<\/b> acknowledges the challenge: &#8220;We&#8217;ll have to defend as well as possible and always play to our strengths, which include set-pieces and counter-attacks, if we are to have any chance at all.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Union will be without key players including forward <b>Robert Skov<\/b> (sidelined since September with a muscle injury) and defender <b>Andrik Markgraf<\/b>, the 19-year-old who hasn&#8217;t played competitive minutes all season.<\/p>\n<h2>Bayern Munich Seeks Cup Glory With Notable Improvements<\/h2>\n<table style='width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:20px 0'>\n<tr style='background:#f4f4f4'>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold'>Factor<\/td>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold'>Union Berlin<\/td>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold'>Bayern Munich<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'>Current League Position<\/td>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'>10th-11th place, Bundesliga<\/td>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'>1st place, +8 points clear<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style='background:#f9f9f9'>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'>Recent Form (all competitions)<\/td>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'>L-W-D-D-W (mixed results)<\/td>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'>W-W-D-W-L-W (strong overall)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'>Cup Progress This Season<\/td>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'>Beat Gutersloh, Arminia Bielefeld<\/td>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'>Defeated K\u00f6ln (4-1), Wehen Wiesbaden<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style='background:#f9f9f9'>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'>Key Injury Absences<\/td>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'>Skov, Markgraf, Bogdanov<\/td>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'>Davies, Musiala (returning soon)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p>Bayern Munich managed to secure a hard-fought <b>3-1 victory<\/b> over <b>FC St. Pauli<\/b> on Saturday, clinching the points through two late stoppage-time goals. Head coach <b>Vincent Kompany<\/b> knows the stakes are high: &#8220;After the hard-fought last-minute win against St. Pauli, Bayern face their next test in the DFB Cup.&#8221; Bayern has not lost any of their 13 previous matches against Union Berlin, establishing clear dominance in head-to-head competition.<\/p>\n<p>The Bavarian giants have already beaten <b>FC K\u00f6ln 4-1<\/b> in the cup this season, demonstrating their attacking prowess and capacity to overwhelm opposition. Bayern&#8217;s last five years without a DFB Cup trophy adds urgency to their campaign this season, particularly with <b>Vincent Kompany&#8217;s<\/b> management under scrutiny.<\/p>\n<p>Bayern will be without star players <b>Alphonso Davies<\/b> and <b>Jamal Musiala<\/b> due to injury, though both are expected to return soon. The club will need to rely on depth, with young talent like <b>17-year-old Lennart Karl<\/b> potentially making an impact after producing <b>three goal contributions<\/b> in his last three outings.<\/p>\n<h2>The Tactical Battle: Union&#8217;s Home Advantage vs Bayern&#8217;s Experience<\/h2>\n<p>Union Berlin holds the advantage of playing at <b>Stadion An der Alten F\u00f6rsterei<\/b> in front of their passionate supporters, an environment that contributed to their impressive 2-2 draw with Bayern last month. The Berlin club excels with <b>set-pieces and counter-attacks<\/b>, according to Baumgart, and must execute this gameplan with precision to frustrate the record cup winners.<\/p>\n<p>Bayern brings European elite-level experience and a clear tactical advantage. <b>Vincent Kompany<\/b> stated: &#8220;We&#8217;re prepared for anything, for 90 minutes or another 30,&#8221; indicating Bayern&#8217;s confidence in handling both regular time and potential extra-time scenarios. The visitors have shown resilience this season, demonstrating an ability to come from behind when needed.<\/p>\n<p>The crucial difference from the November meeting is that a draw will not suffice\u2014one team must advance, meaning extra time and penalties remain possibilities. Bayern&#8217;s composure in knife-edge situations and superior squad depth could prove decisive under these knockout conditions.<\/p>\n<h2>Key Players and Storylines to Watch<\/h2>\n<p><b>Harry Kane<\/b> emerges as Bayern&#8217;s focal point after netting the dramatic 93rd-minute equalizer in the Bundesliga clash. The English striker&#8217;s ability to produce moments of magic under pressure makes him central to Bayern&#8217;s advancement hopes. For Union, the attacking partnership will rely heavily on remaining fit players, with <b>Steffen Baumgart<\/b> knowing set-piece execution could prove critical.<\/p>\n<p>Bayern&#8217;s young talent provides another narrative. <b>Lennart Karl<\/b>, at just 17 years old, has impressed with his recent productivity, including a goal against <b>Arsenal<\/b> in Champions League action. If Kompany opts to start the teenager, it showcases Bayern&#8217;s attacking ambition while also providing experience for their future. Meanwhile, Union must lean on their collective defensive shape and home-crowd atmosphere to level the playing field.<\/p>\n<p>Both managers have emphasized preparation. Kompany noted: &#8220;After the last game at Union, I no longer need to hold up a finger and warn us about what&#8217;s to come,&#8221; suggesting Bayern has studied the Berlin side thoroughly. Baumgart, meanwhile, prepares his team for <b>another highlight<\/b> despite the disappointment of losing to Heidenheim last weekend.<\/p>\n<h2>What Will Determine Who Advances to the Quarter-Finals?<\/h2>\n<p>Union Berlin must replicate their November form while avoiding the defensive lapses that cost them against Heidenheim. Early pressure at home, effective set-piece delivery, and clinical finishing on counter-attacks represent Union&#8217;s best path to victory or advancement via extra time.<\/p>\n<p>Bayern Munich will aim to control possession, break down Union&#8217;s defensive shape through sustained attacking play, and capitalize on their superior individual talent. The absence of <b>Davies<\/b> and <b>Musiala<\/b> means Bayern must find alternative sources of creativity, making <b>Harry Kane<\/b>&#8216;s finishing and <b>Michael Olise<\/b>&#8216;s attacking prowess essential. Kompany&#8217;s team has shown they can overcome challenges this season\u2014they proved it by eventually securing their Bundesliga dominance despite setbacks.<\/p>\n<p>The match promises to be a fascinating clash between a hungry home side desperate for an upset and a record-chasing giant seeking their next trophy. Union will believe their recent near-miss against Bayern provides a blueprint, while Bayern will lean on experience and class to advance in their ongoing DFB Cup campaign tonight.<\/p>\n<h3>Sources<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><b>FC Bayern<\/b> &#8211; Official preview and team news coverage<\/li>\n<li><b>Sports Mole<\/b> &#8211; Match analysis and team information<\/li>\n<li><b>Bundesliga Official<\/b> &#8211; Tournament structure and schedule confirmation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":20,"featured_media":20928,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"schema_org_data":"{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Harry Kane\",\"image\":\"https:\/\/image.tmdb.org\/t\/p\/w500\/jpGELF9GsCj1TFftaX86PUOpWGt.jpg\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.themoviedb.org\/person\/2062690\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Steffen 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