Bayern Munich rout Magdeburg 6-1 in DFB-Pokal

Bayern Munich secured a comfortable 6-1 victory over second-tier Magdeburg in the DFB-Pokal last-32 round. The match took place at the Allianz Arena, where 75,000 spectators watched the Bavarians progress in the cup competition. Head coach Vincent Kompany was absent from the dugout after being discharged from hospital earlier on Wednesday; assistant manager Aaron Danks stepped in to oversee the team. Star striker Harry Kane, the Ballon d’Or winner, was rested for the fixture. Before kick-off, Kane received a guard of honour from his teammates. The result confirms Bayern’s continued dominance in domestic cup competitions despite the managerial absence.