“Luis Díaz guarantees the final of the German Cup for Bayern.”

Bayern Munich is back in the DFB-Pokal final after a dominant display that marked their return to the top of the competition. In an intense and thrilling semi-final, the Bavarians defeated Bayer Leverkusen 2-0, with a decisive goal from Colombian Luis Díaz in the dying moments of the match, thus securing their place in the final.

The game heated up in the 22nd minute when Harry Kane opened the scoring with a precise shot, putting Bayern ahead and allowing them to control the pace of the match. Leverkusen, led by Spanish Alejandro Grimaldo, former Benfica player, tried to respond but could not penetrate the solid defense of the hosts. In stoppage time, precisely at 90’+3, the moment of glory arrived for Luis Díaz, the former FC Porto player, who sealed the victory with a goal that ignited the Allianz Arena and confirmed Bayern’s passage to the final — something that had not happened since 2020.

A final promises to be a spectacle, as Bayern’s opponent will be known next Thursday when Stuttgart, featuring Tiago Tomás, faces Freiburg in a decisive match. Interestingly, Freiburg is competing against Braga’s Sporting in the semi-finals of the Europa League, creating a web of clashes that is sure to captivate European football fans.

Luis Díaz, who has been shining since his departure from FC Porto, once again showcased his talent on German soil, playing a key role in the Bavarians’ campaign. His ability to step up in crucial moments is a weapon that Bayern cannot afford to waste, especially in a season where they are fighting to defend their Bundesliga title and secure the DFB-Pokal.

Meanwhile, not all news has been good for Bayern: a German international from the team suffered a thigh injury, which could complicate the coach’s plans for the upcoming challenges.

This victory reinforces Bayern Munich’s dominance in German football, which continues to rack up titles and million-euro revenues — it is estimated that the club has earned over 14 million euros in the last five years alone from prize money and ticket sales. The Bavarian machine shows no signs of slowing down.

Stay tuned, as this Friday there is also an unusual clash in the Dutch second division, between Den Bosch and ADO Den Haag, which promises to stir the emotions of the fans. Amid all this, French midfielder Coman has once again become a hero by scoring a decisive hat-trick in a previous semi-final, while Cristiano Ronaldo and João Félix continue to feature as starters for their respective clubs.

European football is on the rise, and Bayern Munich, with Luis Díaz in the spotlight, shows that it is more prepared than ever to dominate both the national and international scene. Get ready for an explosive final and an outcome that could change the course of the season!

This article first appeared on Apito Final.