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Werkself TV shows the highlights of Bayer 04's 0-2 loss against FC Bayern in the 2025/26 DFB Pokal semi-final...

Bayer 04 narrowly missed out on a second DFB Pokal final appearance in three years. Mark Flekken saved several shots from the visitors in the early stages of the semi-final against Bayern Munich, but was beaten by Harry Kane's opening goal on 21 minutes. The Black and Reds were much more on the front foot in the second half but missed the chance to level through Nathan Tella (52') and Patrik Schick (70'). Instead, Luis Diaz sealed the win in stoppage time with the second FC Bayern second goal (90+3’).
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Bayer 04 fans are only too happy to remember the last DFB Pokal tie against Bayern Munich: Back then, a goal from Nathan Tella secured the Werkself a place in the quarter-finals. While Leverkusen are looking to repeat that feat and reach the final for the second time in three years, FCB are aiming for their first appearance in the final since 2020. The Black and Reds will need the greatest possible support to beat the Munich side, who were crowned champions of Germany at the weekend with matchdays still to play - Bayer 04 fans know this too and want to give their team an emotional boost for a top performance with a welcome for the team bus. Today’s matchday news.
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Bayer 04 host Bayern Munich at the BayArena on Wednesday (20:45 CEST) in the semi-final of the 2025/26 DFB Pokal. Ahead of the knockout tie, head coach Kasper Hjulmand spoke at his press conference about the motivation for this big game at home and much more.
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