It’s been over against Kiel, Gladbach and Saarbrücken in recent years, but the 4-0 win against Mainz is never in danger. The technical superiority of Munich is striking in some situations, Jamal Musiala stands out.
Another one of those remote places somewhere in Germany, where FC Bayern experienced on Wednesday evening that the cup actually creates its own customs. Instead of being greeted with awe and devotion as usual, the record champions’ players were confronted with an atmosphere of sensationalism and anticipatory gloating in the red-illuminated FSV Mainz 05 stadium – here too, they were hoping for that magical effect that had been the case the previous season 1. FC Saarbrücken and four years ago Holstein Kiel were promoted to heroes of the national anti-Bayern movement in the second round of the cup. “The hut will burn!” promised the stadium announcer before kick-off as he animated the audience as he walked from stand to stand. The people cheered, eager to believe him.
