After many dismal second rounds in the DFB Cup, FC Bayern moved into the round of 16 very confidently thanks to three goals from Jamal Musiala. At FC Bayern, in addition to the long-term injured Alexandar Pavlović,

In-form Jamal Musiala bagged a first half hat-trick to steer Bayern Munich to a 4-0 victory over hosts Mainz 05 on Wednesday and into the German Cup third round.

In-form Jamal Musiala bagged a first-half hat-trick to steer Bayern Munich into the DFB Pokal third round with a 4-0 victory over hosts Mainz on Wednesday. Musiala, who also scored in their 5-0 league win over Bochum on Sunday, slotted in from a Harry Kane pass for a second-minute lead after a powerful run down the left by Alphonso Davies.

Bayern Munich still have to contend with several injuries ahead of Wednesday’s DFB Pokal clash against fellow Bundesliga side 1. FSV Mainz 05 with four players missing.Nearing a return to team

Mainz host Bayern München in the second round of the DFB Pokal on Wednesday evening, with the hosts looking for their first domestic win at home this season.

In-form Jamal Musiala bagged a first half hat-trick to steer Bayern Munich to a 4-0 victory over hosts Mainz 05 on Wednesday and into the German Cup third round. Germany midfielder Musiala, who also scored in their 5-0 league win over VfL Bochum on Sunday,

Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany is wary of Mainz 05 ahead the DFB-Pokal match between the two clubs on Wednesday. “Mainz are strong in duels and always try to put pressure on the opponent from a compact position.

Bayern Munich have not got beyond the German Cup quarter-finals since winning the trophy in 2020 but Wednesday's second round tie against lowly visitors Mainz 05 is a chance to set the record straight,