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.

Bayern Munich proved to be the dominant side from start to finish, and the positive energy around Säbener Straße will continue despite last week’s hangover in Barcelona. Here are BFW’s observations from Bayern’s DFB-Pokal win against lacklustre Mainz 05: The MEWA Arena was building up for what could have been the event of the year.

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.

Vincent Kompany's Bayern Munich will hope to pick up their second consecutive win when they travel to face Mainz 05 on Wednesday in the second round of the DFB-Pokal at Mewa Arena.

Mainz go up against Bayern Munich this coming Wednesday in their second outing in the DFB-Pokal. The hosts sit 13th in the table, with two wins and three losses so far in the Bundesliga, but some way behind their opponents in the cup.

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,

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.