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MATCH DETAILS
Bayern Munich v. RB Leipzig – DFB Pokal – Final
May 25, 2019
Olympiastadion Berlin, Berlin
MATCH PREVIEW
Bayern Munich and RB Leipzig are looking to end their season on a high note when they meet at the Olympiastadion Berlin on Saturday for the DFB Pokal final.
Bayern, the 2018/19 Bundesliga title winners, will be playing their 23rd cup final while looking for their record 19th title. Their last win in this competition came back in 2016 when they defeated Borussia Dortmund on penalties. However, the Bavarians are coming into this match after four consecutive victories in the competition, and head coach Niko Kovac will surely be confident his men will pull out a positive result.
On the other hand, RB Leipzig is making its first appearance in the DFB Pokal final. Their route to the final included three Bundesliga clubs (Hoffenheim, Augsburg, and Wolfsburg), and they've conceded just three goals in the competition. They do come in after losing their final Bundesliga match, though they managed a scoreless draw at home against Bayern Munich on May 11.
Nevertheless, this should be a close game, as RB Leipzig are expected to give some tough competition up front, as well as defensively, but Bayern's experience and quality should make an easy process for them to pull a victory.
There are few injury concerns for Bayern Munich, with Christian Fruchtl (elbow) and Leon Goretzka (muscle) out, while James Rodriguez (calf), Javi Martinez (calf), Manuel Neuer (calf) and Sven Ulreich (muscle)
MATCH DETAILS
Bayern Munich v. RB Leipzig – DFB Pokal – Final
May 25, 2019
Olympiastadion Berlin, Berlin
MATCH PREVIEW
Bayern Munich and RB Leipzig are looking to end their season on a high note when they meet at the Olympiastadion Berlin on Saturday for the DFB Pokal final.
Bayern, the 2018/19 Bundesliga title winners, will be playing their 23rd cup final while looking for their record 19th title. Their last win in this competition came back in 2016 when they defeated Borussia Dortmund on penalties. However, the Bavarians are coming into this match after four consecutive victories in the competition, and head coach Niko Kovac will surely be confident his men will pull out a positive result.
On the other hand, RB Leipzig is making its first appearance in the DFB Pokal final. Their route to the final included three Bundesliga clubs (Hoffenheim, Augsburg, and Wolfsburg), and they've conceded just three goals in the competition. They do come in after losing their final Bundesliga match, though they managed a scoreless draw at home against Bayern Munich on May 11.
Nevertheless, this should be a close game, as RB Leipzig are expected to give some tough competition up front, as well as defensively, but Bayern's experience and quality should make an easy process for them to pull a victory.
There are few injury concerns for Bayern Munich, with Christian Fruchtl (elbow) and Leon Goretzka (muscle) out, while James Rodriguez (calf), Javi Martinez (calf), Manuel Neuer (calf) and Sven Ulreich (muscle) are doubtful. For Leipzig, only Kevin Kampl (ankle) is doubtful.
PREDICTED XI
Bayern Munich: Sven Ulreich (GK), Joshua Kimmich, Niklas Sule, Mats Hummels, David Alaba, Thiago Alcantara, Javi Martinez, Serge Gnabry, Thomas Muller (C), Kingsley Coman, Robert Lewandowski
RB Leipzig: Peter Gulacsi (GK), Marcel Halstenberg, Willi Orban (C), Ibrahima Konate, Lukas Klostermann, Marcel Sabitzer, Emil Forsberg, Diego Demme, Tyler Adams, Yussuf Poulsen, Timo Werner
COMBINED XI
PLAYERS RECOMMENDATIONS
Defender: Joshua Kimmich (9 credits): Kimmich is coming off another excellent Bundesliga season, finishing with 13 assists and two goals, helping Bayern to their sixth consecutive title. While on the back, he is averaging one interception, one clearance and 0.8 tackles per match, giving him plenty of defensive capabilities to go with his attacking prowess.
Midfielder: Thomas Muller (9 credits): Muller had six goals and nine assists in 32 Bundesliga appearances this season, but he also added three goals and an assist in five DFB Pokal Cup games. His success in the competition is strong, finding the back of the net 30 times while featuring 49 times.
Forward: Robert Lewandowski (11 credits): Lewandowski led the Bundesliga with 22 goals this season while also adding seven assists in 33 games. His solid attacking play didn't stop there, as he also added five goals and two assists in four cup matches.
Captain: Robert Lewandowski
Vice-Captain: Thomas Muller
