Cup Clash Revisited: Bayern Munich Set to Face Köln in the German Cup After 22 Years
29 October 2025
Cup history and form
Twenty two years after their record 8-0 victory, Bayern Munich renew their date with Köln in the DFB-Pokal. The Bavarians head into the tie aiming to book a spot in the round of 16 with their usual cup swagger, while Köln chase a surprise home victory and a place in the next round.
Key facts and the Urbig subplot
Bayern have won all ten away matches against Köln since a February 2011 3-2 defeat. Bayern s Cup pedigree is unmatched; they have reached the second round in all 26 of the last seasons, though they were eliminated in three of the last five campaigns.
In cup clashes Bayern have won five of six against Köln; the lone setback came in 1971-72 in the return leg after a 3-0 first leg win for Bayern.
Jonas Urbig, a 22-year-old goalkeeper who grew up at Köln, will face his old club. He started in goal for the champions in the Bundesliga this season because Manuel Neuer was suspended in the Cup last season, and he has been in good form.
"I’m going to the match with pride as a former Köln product and I expect a well contested game," Urbig said as he prepared for the showdown with his boyhood club.
Despite the always tense derby feel, Bayern remain focused on advancing and keeping their Cup ambitions intact. Köln will look to leverage their momentum and pull off a surprise in front of their home fans.
Punchline 1: Bayern s trophy cabinet is so full that the shelves filed for a mortgage. Punchline 2: Köln may need a bigger shelf and a map to locate Bayern s next cup in their wake.
