Bayern Munich qualified for the next round of the DFB Pokal with a commanding 6-1 victory over 1. FC Magdeburg. Kompany's side gave the third-division team little opportunity on Wednesday night, scoring six times in the process.
Michael Olise opened the floodgates in the tenth minute following an assist from Ismael Saibari. Magdeburg equalised five minutes later through Mateusz Zukowski, but Saibari's goal in the 21st minute set the course for the clear home win. After the break, Olise converted a penalty to make it 3-1, before Alphonso Davies, Nathaniel Brown and substitute David Daiber added three more late goals to seal the 6-1 result.
The statistics reflect the clear dominance: Bayern had 63 percent possession, took 19 shots and converted their chances efficiently. The team was able to put a shaky recent run of just one win in their last five competitive matches behind them. Top scorer Michael Olise, who now has six season goals in seven appearances, was again the decisive figure.
That task comes as soon as Saturday, with the Bundesliga classic against Borussia Dortmund at the Allianz Arena. The match is scheduled for 6:30 PM local time. The standings show how key league points are, and the cup win provides momentum. The lineup against Magdeburg may offer clues for the team selection in the top-of-the-table clash.
For Bayern, the challenge is now to transfer the offensive prowess from the cup into the Bundesliga.
Manager Kompany confirmed on 29 October that striker Harry Kane was rested during the cup win. The manager said, "We took the opportunity to rest him." The 6-1 against Magdeburg was the first win in the last five competitive matches. The Bundesliga classic against Borussia Dortmund awaits on Saturday.
