Harry Kane scored a first-half penalty as Bayern Munich defeated RB Leipzig 2-0 on Wednesday, securing their place in the German Cup semi-finals for the first time in six years. The victory at the Allianz Arena was solidified by a second-half goal from former Liverpool winger Luis Diaz.
Kane’s penalty, his sixth goal in four cup games, came in the 64th minute after Leipzig’s Maarten Vandevoordt fouled Josip Stanisic. The England captain now has 39 goals in 34 matches this season, positioning him as the leading marksman in Europe’s top five leagues, according to BBC Sport.
The match wasn’t without early controversy. Leipzig had a goal disallowed just four minutes in when Christoph Baumgartner found the net, but the video assistant referee (VAR) ruled it offside. Bayern, even though, continued to press, with Kane having a shot cleared off the line by Castello Lukeba after a save from Vandevoordt. The goalkeeper likewise denied Aleksandar Pavlovic, Kane, and Serge Gnabry before the breakthrough.
Diaz extended Bayern’s lead four minutes after Kane’s goal, scoring his 19th of the season after beating Willi Orban to a pass from Michael Olise. The result marks a significant step for Bayern in their pursuit of a domestic double, as they currently lead the Bundesliga standings.
Joshua Kimmich expressed the team’s confidence following the win, telling Yahoo Sports Canada that Bayern are “remarkably confident at the moment.” The semi-final draw is scheduled to take place on Thursday, February 12, 2026, determining Bayern’s next opponent in the competition.
