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German Cup 2025-2026: Union Berlin-Bayern Munich, the likely lineups

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Bayern Munich visits Union Berlin in the round of 16 of the DFB-Pokal. Kickoff at 8:45 p.m. at the Stadion An der Alten Försterei. The hosts entered the top 16 of the competition thanks to a narrow victory over Arminia Bielefeld (2-1) after extra time, while the Bavarians swept Cologne in the round of 16 (4-1). A place in the quarterfinals is up for grabs.

Aldo SeghedoniBayern Munich, disgruntled star in Saudi Arabia also on the radar. Photo

Bayern Munich, disgruntled star in Saudi Arabia also on the radar
The Bavarian club is looking for a center forward to alternate with Harry Kane
According to the Arab press, on the radar of Bayern Munich there'is also Darwin Núñez
The Uruguayan center forward is unhappy with his experience at Al Hilal and would like to return to play in Europe
Max Eberl l'already evaluated it last summer, then the champion switched to the'Al Hilal
If Núñez were to expressly request divestment, the sheikhs might be forced to sell him off
In case of a golden opportunity, Bayern Munich would step forward to sign him
Max Eberl is evaluating various profiles to find an'alternative to Harry Kane
In the crosshairs of Bayern Munich there's also Franculino Djú, who could have landed in Germany as early as last summer
Max Eberl had some contact with Midtjylland but then the'deal did not materialize
Eyes also on Dusan Vlahovic, who in July could leave Juventus for free
He has an expiring contract and has not yet decided whether to stay in Turin or try a new experience

Baumgart is banking on Ilic in attack, with Haberer and Ansah in support in the three-quarter. Midfield dike composed of Khedira and Schafeer, ahead of Kemlein. Defense headed by Querfeld, between the posts Ronnow.

Kompany is banking on Kane in attack, with Olise, Gnabry and Luis Diaz backing up the three-quarter. In midfield there&#8217s Goretzka alongside Kimmich, while in defense Laimer and Stanisic will man the flanks. Neuer is in goal.

Probable lineups

Union Berlin (3-4-2-1): Rönnow; Doekhi, Querfeld, Diogo Leite; Trimmel, R. Khedira, Schäfer, Köhn; Haberer, Ansah; Ilic. All. Baumgart

Bayern Munich (4-2-3-1): Neuer; Laimer, Upamecano, Tah, Stanisic; Kimmich, Goretzka; Olise, Gnabry, Luis Diaz; Kane. All. Kompany

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