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Bayern and Leverkusen is a much more even contest these days with Alonso overseeing an unbeaten four-game run against Kompany's outfit. The visitors have scored in their last 34 DFB Pokal away games but the last time that they failed to score in a domestic cup game was back in 2015 against Bayern which finished on penalties.

Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich meet German champions Bayer Leverkusen on Tuesday evening, when only one team can progress to the DFB-Pokal quarter-finals. Bayern will welcome the cup holders to Bavaria with a nine-point gap between them in the league table.

Bayer Leverkusen won the DFB-Pokal last season, though they will have to get past Bayern Munich if they are to retain their crown.

Of all the different combinations, Bayern Munich ended up drawing their title rivals and the hardest possible matchup in Bayer Leverkusen. It’s a pity that this game, which could have easily been the final,

DFB Pokal round of 16. USA fans can find out here full details on kickoff times and broadcast availability across the country both TV and streaming platforms.