Harry Kane once again punishes RB Leipzig to put Bayern in DFB-Pokal semi-finals

Harry Kane extended his prolific run against RB Leipzig, marking his fifth goal against Leipzig this term, adding to a hat-trick earlier in the campaign.

The Bundesliga champions and current league leaders were made to work for their breakthrough. Leipzig thought they had stunned the hosts inside four minutes when Christoph Baumgartner found the net, only for the effort to be ruled out for offside following a VAR review.

Bayern soon asserted control. Maarten Vandevoordt was called into action repeatedly, denying Aleksandar Pavlovic, Kane and Serge Gnabry, while Castello Lukeba cleared a Kane effort off the line after the goalkeeper had made an initial save. Ridle Baku also headed away a dangerous Joshua Kimmich corner as the pressure mounted.

The deadlock was finally broken in the 64th minute when Vandevoordt fouled Josip Stanisic inside the area. Kane stepped up to convert from the penalty spot, registering his sixth goal in four German Cup matches this season.

Former Liverpool winger Luis Diaz doubled the lead four minutes later, beating Willi Orban to turn in a precise pass from Michael Olise for his 19th goal of the season.

"We were very resilient, although we could have scored more goals. We had enough opportunities to score one or two more goals, and overall we created many good chances," said Bayern boss Vincent Kompany.

"Obviously, we are happy with the 2-0 win, and now we are in the semi-finals. There were certainly matches where we were more effective in front of the goal, but we maintained our calmness and stability today.

"We didn't do anything reckless and just waited for the right moment, then that moment came and we took advantage of it well. I had no doubt throughout the match."