German Cup 2025-2026: Union Berlin-Bayern Munich, the likely lineups
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 competition’s top 16 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.
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’s 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
