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Kane insists he 'didn't party too hard' as Bayern bench Ballon d'Or winner

Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane has revealed that a pre-planned rest rather than excessive celebrations kept him on the bench during Wednesday night's emphatic 6-1 DFB-Pokal victory over Magdeburg. Having lifted the Ballon d'Or in London on Monday evening, the 33-year-old England captain watched on as an unused substitute in midweek.

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Tom Bischof reflects on midfield performance and Allianz Arena atmosphere

Young Bayern Munich midfielder Tom Bischof expressed delight after pulling the strings in a 6-1 DFB-Pokal victory over Magdeburg. Bischof, who provided a brilliant assist for Michael Olise, praised the home support at the Allianz Arena.

Jonathan Tah refutes claims that Bayern Munich wins come easily

Bayern Munich defender Jonathan Tah insisted that big scorelines require immense daily work after the Bavarians hit Magdeburg for six in the DFB-Pokal. Tah praised the professional standards maintained across the squad despite missing key figures.

Nathaniel Brown dedicates Bayern Munich win to absent head coach

Bayern Munich full-back Nathaniel Brown dedicated his goal and the team's 6-1 DFB-Pokal victory over Magdeburg to the club's absent head coach. The defender insisted that the squad is completely unified ahead of Saturday's Der Klassiker.

Bayern Munich player ratings: Olise sparkles in Magdeburg rout

Bayern Munich cruised into the DFB-Pokal round of 16 at the Allianz Arena, with Michael Olise pulling the strings against their 2. Bundesliga visitors.

Kompany leaves hospital after meningeal irritation diagnosis

Vincent Kompany has been discharged from hospital, five days after collapsing at Bayern Munich's training ground on Friday. Max Eberl has now revealed that the head coach's condition was diagnosed as meningeal irritation, and while no timescale has been set for his return, Bayern's board member for sport is confident he will be back to full fitness very soon.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Arsenal	9	8	0	1	14	5	9	24	W W W W L
2	Manchester City	9	7	0	2	20	10	10	21	L L W W W
3	Brighton & Hove Albion	9	6	1	2	24	7	17	19	W L W W W
4	Chelsea	9	5	1	3	19	15	4	16	W L W W L
5	Liverpool	9	4	3	2	11	9	2	15	L W W L W

Pos

Team

+/-

PTS

Form

Arsenal

W
W
W
W
L

Manchester City

L
L
W
W
W

Brighton & Hove Albion

W
L
W
W
W

Chelsea

W
L
W
W
L

Liverpool

L
W
W
L
W

Frequently asked questions

Who has won the most DFB-Pokal titles?

Bayern Munich are the most successful team in the history of the DFB-Pokal. The Bavarians have triumphed in the competition in 20 times.

How many teams are in the DFB-Pokal?

A total of 64 teams feature in the annual DFB-Pokal competition. The tournament is spread across six rounds to determine the winners. Bayer Leverkusen are the current holders of the title.

Who has made the most DFB-Pokal appearances ever?

Defensive midfielder Miroslav Votava holds the record for most appearances in DFB-Pokal history with 79 appearances.

Who is the all-time top scorer of the DFB-Pokal?

Bayern Munich legend Gerd Muller holds the record for most goals in the DFB-Pokal with an astonishing record of 78 goals in just 62 appearances.

Which famous players have played in the DFB-Pokal?

Marco Reus, Arjen Robben, Franck Ribery, Mats Hummels, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Kevin De Bruyne, Thomas Muller, Gerd Muller, Manuel Neuer, Franz Beckenbauer, and Oliver Kahn are among the most famous players in DFB-Pokal history.

Which famous managers have managed in the DFB-Pokal?

Jupp Heynckes, Pep Guardiola, Julian Nagelsmann, Jurgen Klopp, Thomas Tuchel, Carlo Ancelotti, Peter Bosz, Louis van Gaal and Hansi Flick are some of the prominent managers to have featured in the DFB-Pokal.