Bayern Munich in front of DFB Cup duel: Again snow chaos in Mainz?

Bayern Munich in front of DFB Cup duel: Again snow chaos in Mainz?

FC Bayern Munich, once the undisputed ruler of the DFB Cup, faces a crucial duel against Mainz 05 on Wednesday evening. After a number of disappointing defeats in recent years, when they resigned in three of the last four seasons in the second round, the pressure is enormous. Trainer Vincent Kompany hopes that the weather will be benevolent to his team this time, because the experiences of recent years show that external conditions can often become a stumbling block.

Weather caprioles as opponents

A memorable example is the cup game against Holstein Kiel in January 2021 when a sudden snowfall caught Bayern cold. Despite a 2-1 lead, they had to give up in a penalty shootout. The youngest shock also came on November 1, 2023, when FC Saarbrücken threw it out of the trophy in the Ludwigsparkstadion with a 2-1 win after the square was unplayable. Despite an early tour of Thomas Müller, the Munich team did not manage to maintain the pressure.

Now the next game is pending and the conditions in Mainz could again be a challenge. After a 1-1 against Borussia Mönchengladbach on Friday, the coaches complained about the poor condition of the lawn. While Mainz sports director Christian Heidel emphasizes that you want to create optimal conditions, it remains to be seen whether the lawn will be doomed to Bavaria again. However, Kompany remains unimpressed and demands a top performance from his team, regardless of the circumstances. "For us, Bayern is the better team and we win," said the coach. The tension increases and the fans hold their breath!