Jamal Musiala's Hat Trick Propels Bayern Munich in German Cup

Jamal Musiala's first-half hat trick led Bayern Munich to a 4-0 victory over Mainz, securing their place in the German Cup's third round. Bayern's easy win emphasized their domestic dominance. In other matches, major Bundesliga teams faced mixed results, including setbacks for Union Berlin and Heidenheim.

Jamal Musiala delivered a stellar first-half performance, scoring a hat trick that spearheaded Bayern Munich's 4-0 triumph over Mainz in the German Cup, paving the way for their progression to the third round. Musiala started the scoring early, within 90 seconds, leading to an effortless win for Bayern.

The match highlighted Bayern's return to its customary domestic dominance after a lackluster 2023-24 season, though their European campaign has been less convincing. Musiala's goals crucially came from precise plays, with assists from teammates like Harry Kane and Konrad Laimer, showcasing his knack for positioning.

Elsewhere, Union Berlin exited early after a 2-0 loss to Arminia Bielefeld. Eintracht Frankfurt, despite playing mostly with ten men due to a red card, secured a 2-1 victory against Borussia Moenchengladbach. Heidenheim faced disappointment with a 2-1 defeat by Hertha Berlin following a last-minute disallowed goal.

(With inputs from agencies.)