Kane Scores 2 Goals as Bayern Begins German Cup Defense with 4-1 Win in Osnabrück
Bayern advanced with a strong lineup as Vincent Kompany kept Harry Kane, Luis Diaz and Michael Olise in the starting XI.
- Defending champion Bayern Munich advanced to the second round of the German Cup on Wednesday, Sept 2, 2026, defeating second-division VfL Osnabrueck 4-1 in Germany.
- Robin Meissner, Osnabrueck forward, scored a brilliant early opener from around 30 meters, drawing praise from Bayern forward Harry Kane after the strike.
- In the 24th minute, Bayern midfielder Tom Bischof made it 2-1 after Kane equalized, while Michael Olise, Bayern forward, sealed the result in the 73rd minute before Kane's penalty.
- Bayern coach Vincent Kompany resisted wholesale changes, starting Kane, Luis Diaz, Bayern forward, Olise, and new signing Ismael Saibari in the match.
- While Jamal Musiala, Bayern star, missed the match due to a neurological issue, Kompany said he "might" be an option for Saturday, Sept 5, 2026, against league opponent Schalke.
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