Bayern munich seeks first dfb-pokal final appearance since 2020

Bayern Munich will aim for their first DFB-Pokal final appearance since 2020 when they face Bayer Leverkusen on Wednesday evening in the German Cup semifinals.

Bayern's recent drought in major cup competitions

The Bavarians have experienced a prolonged period without reaching the DFB-Pokal final, with their last triumph coming in the 2019-20 season when they defeated Bayer Leverkusen 4-2. Since then, Bayern have failed to make it to the final, a stark contrast to their dominance in the competition prior to the 2000s.

Bayern's current drought in major cup competitions has been their longest since the post-1957 era, marked by a decade-long wait from 1965 to 1974. Their subsequent three DFB-Pokal titles from 1974 to 1981 were followed by another twelve-year wait until their 1998 triumph over MSV Duisburg.