Match report
Union Berlin Stuns Bayern Munich with a Late Push, Falls Short 2–3 (DFB Pokal)
Union Berlin
2–3
FT
Bayern Munich
Dec 3, 2025
Union Berlin staged a valiant fightback against the formidable Bayern Munich in their DFB Pokal clash. Despite falling behind to two own goals from I. Ansah and Diogo Leite, Union Berlin managed to level the match with penalties scored by Leopold Querfeld before succumbing in extra efforts.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Union Berlin 2–3 Bayern Munich (DFB Pokal)
- • I. Ansah and Diogo Leite scored own goals for Bayern Munich at minutes 12 and 45 respectively.
- • Leopold Querfeld of Union Berlin converted two penalties at minutes 40 and 55.
- • Bayern Munich's Harry Kane equalized with a goal from an assist by J. Kimmich at minute 24.
Lineups
Union Berlin
Formation: 3-4-1-2
Starting XI
- 1 F. Ronnow (G)
- 5 D. Doekhi (D)
- 14 L. Querfeld (D)
- 4 D. Leite (D)
- 19 J. Haberer (M)
- 6 A. Kemlein (M)
- 13 A. Schafer (M)
- 15 T. Rothe (M)
- 8 R. Khedira (F)
- 11 Jeong Woo-Yeong (F)
- 10 I. Ansah (F)
Substitutes
- 31 M. Raab
- 18 J. Juranovic
- 28 C. Trimmel
- 33 A. Kral
- 34 S. Nsoki
- 39 D. Kohn
- 9 L. Burcu
- 21 T. Skarke
- 27 M. Ljubicic
Bayern Munich
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 M. Neuer (G)
- 27 K. Laimer (D)
- 2 D. Upamecano (D)
- 4 J. Tah (D)
- 44 J. Stanisic (D)
- 6 J. Kimmich (M)
- 45 A. Pavlovic (M)
- 17 M. Olise (M)
- 42 L. Karl (M)
- 14 L. Diaz (M)
- 9 H. Kane (F)
Substitutes
- 40 J. Urbig
- 3 Kim Min-Jae
- 21 H. Ito
- 22 R. Guerreiro
- 23 S. Boey
- 8 L. Goretzka
- 20 T. Bischof
- 7 S. Gnabry
- 11 N. Jackson
Timeline
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12' Bayern Munich Goal · Own GoalI. Ansah -
24' Bayern Munich Goal · Normal GoalH. Kane · Assist: J. Kimmich -
38' Union Berlin Var · Penalty confirmedD. Doekhi -
40' Union Berlin Goal · PenaltyLeopold Querfeld -
45' Bayern Munich Goal · Own GoalDiogo Leite -
49' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Pavlovic · On: L. Goretzka -
54' Bayern Munich Card · Yellow CardH. KaneFoul
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55' Union Berlin Goal · PenaltyLeopold Querfeld -
73' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 2Off: L. Karl · On: S. Gnabry -
80' Union Berlin Card · Yellow CardI. AnsahFoul
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81' Bayern Munich Card · Yellow CardD. UpamecanoFoul
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83' Union Berlin subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Schafer · On: L. Burcu -
83' Union Berlin subst · Substitution 2Off: Jeong Woo-Yeong · On: T. Skarke -
86' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Olise · On: Kim Min-Jae -
86' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 4Off: Konrad Laimer · On: H. Ito -
87' Union Berlin Card · Yellow CardA. KemleinFoul
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88' Union Berlin subst · Substitution 3Off: T. Rothe · On: S. Nsoki -
90'+1 Bayern Munich Card · Yellow CardManuel NeuerTime wasting
Match Stats
| Stat | Union Berlin | Bayern Munich |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 14 | 11 |
| Pass Accuracy | 65% | 73% |
| Offsides | 2 | 2 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 18 | 6 |
| Corners | 2 | 4 |
| Total Passes | 289 | 460 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 0 |
| Shots on Target | 7 | 6 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 8 | 0 |
| Possession | 40% | 60% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 187 | 338 |
| Shots Inside Box | 12 | 3 |
| Saves | 4 | 5 |
| Shots Outside Box | 6 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Union Berlin leveled the match with two penalties in quick succession, scored by Leopold Querfeld.
- ▸ Bayern Munich's resilience was evident as they maintained their composure to secure the victory despite conceding an own goal and a penalty.