Bayern Munich player ratings vs Magdeburg: Michael Olise shines as Bayern hit six in DFB-Pokal rout
Bayern Munich secured a dominant victory over Magdeburg in the DFB-Pokal, with Michael Olise playing a key role in the win. The match saw a strong second-half performance from Bayern, including contributions from Alphonso Davies and Nathaniel Brown.
Why it matters
The result confirms Bayern Munich's progression in the domestic cup competition, showcasing the depth and tactical flexibility of the squad.
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.
Olise and Ismael Saibari combined twice inside the opening 21 minutes, either side of a stunning curled 20-yard equaliser from Mateusz Zukowski that briefly silenced the hosts. Baris Atik then rattled the post in stoppage time, a reminder that Magdeburg were far from beaten at the break.
The introduction of Alphonso Davies at half-time tipped the balance. He won a penalty within four minutes, then scored one and set up another as Bayern added four second-half goals, finishing with 63% of the ball and 19 shots to Magdeburg's nine.
Jonas Urbig – 6/10 Rarely tested, but beaten flat-footed by Zukowski's curler and again when Atik struck the post just before the break. Did at least keep out Chavez's close-range effort moments earlier.
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