Football/ German Cup: Bayern Munich destroy Mainz 4-0

Bayern Munich secured their place in the DFB Pokal Round of 16 with a commanding 4-0 victory at Mainz. The star of the show was Jamal Musiala, who delivered a stunning first-half hat-trick (2′, 37′, 45+4′), while Leroy Sané added another goal just before the break (45+1′).

The Bavarian giants dominated throughout the match at the Mawa Arena, demonstrating their cup credentials.

The evening’s biggest upset came from Arminia Bielefeld, currently competing in the second tier, who eliminated high-flying Union Berlin with a surprising 2-0 win.

This result marks a significant setback for Union, who have been enjoying an impressive Bundesliga campaign where they currently sit fourth.

In other matches, Bundesliga side Hoffenheim narrowly avoided an upset, securing a hard-fought 2-1 victory against second-division Nuremberg. Meanwhile, Darmstadt needed extra time to overcome Dresden in a thrilling 3-2 encounter.

The results complete the lineup for the German Cup Round of 16, with Bayern Munich emerging as one of the clear favorites following their dominant display.