Harry Kane's stand‑in shines as Bayern Munich cruise into DFB‑Pokal

In front of a buzzing Allianz Arena crowd, Bayern Munich’s stand‑in for Harry Kane, Harry Kanes Ersatz, seized his chance, delivering a Joker performance as the Bavarians thrashed 1. FC Magdeburg 6‑1 to book a place in the DFB‑Pokal round of 16, with FC Bayern München Noten soon released.

Vincent Kompany was absent, with Aaron Danks acting as stand‑in coach. Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, midfielders Jamal Musiala and Luis Diaz missed the match for health reasons, while Joshua Kimmich was unavailable after a family bereavement. Harry Kane remained on the bench at kickoff, awaiting a possible cameo.

Line‑up tweaks and fresh faces

Compared with the 3‑1 victory over SC Freiburg, Kompany’s replacement introduced two alterations: Hiroki Ito replaced Dayot Upamecano in central defence, and Ismael Saibari earned a start on the wing. Both players featured prominently as the team built momentum.

Goal floodlights the second half

Michael Olise opened the scoring in the tenth minute after a slick dribble and a low finish. Magdeburg’s Mateusz Zukowski levelled five minutes later, sparking a brief suspense. Saibari restored Bayern’s lead in the 21st minute, followed by Olise’s penalty at the half‑hour mark to make it 3‑1.

Joker displays and rating roundup

Alphonso Davies added the fourth goal in the 70th minute, Nathaniel Brown made it 5‑1 three minutes later, and substitute David Santos Daiber sealed the 6‑1 win in stoppage time. Saibari, described as the match’s Joker, earned a 1.5 rating for his assist, chip and involvement, while Davies also received a 1.5 for his impact off the bench.

Goalkeeper Jonas Urbig, who stepped in for Neuer, was given a three‑star rating despite limited action. Defenders Josip Stanisic and Jonathan Tah received 3.5 and four respectively, with Stanisic providing an assist for Daiber’s late goal. Midfielder Konrad Laimer, operating centrally, earned a 3.5, and Tom Bischof’s numerous touches earned him the same score.

The overall FC Bayern München ratings reflected a dominant display, with several players receiving low numbers that denote strong performances. The German term “Auf” appeared in the match report, underscoring the language of the club’s official communication. The Keeper’s limited involvement was reflected in his three‑star rating, confirming the depth of Bayern München’s squad.

With the 6‑1 triumph, Bayern Munich secured a comfortable passage to the DFB‑Pokal round of 16, reinforcing their reputation as the competition’s favourites.