MUNICH — The Allianz Arena takes center stage tonight, February 11, 2026, as German giants FC Bayern Munich host RB Leipzig in a high-stakes DFB-Pokal quarterfinal clash. With a spot in the semifinals on the line, this “Cup Summit” marks the third meeting between the two powerhouses this season, following a period of absolute dominance by the Bavarian side.
Dominant Form and Head-to-Head History
Bayern Munich enters the match as heavy favorites, boasting an impressive historical record against the Red Bulls. In their 24 previous competitive meetings, Bayern has secured 13 victories compared to Leipzig’s 3, with 8 matches ending in a draw. Recent encounters have been particularly one-sided; Bayern dismantled Leipzig 6-0 in August 2025 and followed it up with a clinical 5-1 victory on January 17, 2026.
The Bavarians are currently unbeaten in their last six head-to-head matches (W4, D2). Leipzig’s last major success in this fixture remains their 3-0 DFL-Supercup victory in 2023, a result they are desperate to replicate tonight to save their domestic cup ambitions.
Key Match Details: Kickoff and Lineups
- Date: Wednesday, February 11, 2026
- Time: 7:45 PM UTC (2:45 PM ET)
- Venue: Allianz Arena, Munich
- Competition: DFB-Pokal (German Cup) Quarterfinals
Early reports suggest Bayern will field a formidable lineup. Harry Kane, who has been in sensational form with multiple hat-tricks against Leipzig this season, is expected to lead the line. Fans are also buzzing over the return of Jamal Musiala, who recently made his comeback after a six-month injury layoff. For Leipzig, the pressure is on to tighten a defense that has conceded 11 goals in the last two games against Vincent Kompany’s side.
Tactical Outlook
Public sentiment and tactical analysis suggest a clash of styles. While Bayern’s 4-2-3-1 system has been lethal this season—averaging 2.4 goals per game against Leipzig historically—Leipzig’s 4-3-3 will look to exploit any over-extension in the Bayern press. However, with Michael Olise emerging as a “game changer” in recent weeks, Leipzig faces a daunting task in containing Bayern’s multifaceted attack.
The winner of tonight’s match will advance to the DFB-Pokal semifinals, moving one step closer to the final in Berlin this May. Stay tuned for live updates and post-match analysis as the action unfolds in Munich.