Union Berlin and Bayern Munich clash in the DFB-Pokal Round of 16 on Wednesday at the Stadion An der Alten Forsterei, marking the second meeting of the season after a dramatic 2-2 Bundesliga draw where Union ended Bayern's 16-match winning streak, as reported by SoftFootball .
Bayern, aiming to reclaim the DFB-Pokal after exiting in the last 16 in 2022-23, enter as favourites, but Union will take confidence from their home advantage and resilient performances.
Bayern head coach Vincent Kompany, recently linked with a return to Manchester City, stressed in the press conference shared on the clubs official X account that his focus remains fully on Bayern ahead of the cup tie.