Bayern Munich’s return to the German Cup quarterfinals for the first time since 2022 has lifted spirits inside the club, with striker Harry Kane calling Wednesday’s 3‑2 win over Union Berlin an important step toward season targets.
“We will be competing in all three competitions in the new year. That’s an opportunity to build momentum,” said Kane, who added Bayern wants to “get back to Berlin to play the final.” He pointed to character, unity and defensive work as key to progress.
Board member for sport Max Eberl compared the Cup victory to Bayern’s hard‑earned 2‑1 Champions League win over Paris Saint‑Germain in November, saying resilience and defending remain essential.
Bayern sits eight points clear in the Bundesliga and second in the Champions League league phase. The reigning champion has already set records this season, scoring 44 goals in 12 matches and topping the Bundesliga for 44 consecutive rounds.