Lewandowski takes Bayern into semifinals

Berlin, April 25 

Bayern Munich will face RB Leipzig in the German Cup final next month after Robert Lewandowski fired them to a 3-2 win over a valiant Werder Bremen on Wednesday.

Lewandowski scored twice in a highly entertaining last-four tie to reach the final for the 23rd time. Bremen were unfazed by their role as underdogs, attacking Bayern all night and briefly overturning a two-goal deficit. Yet Lewandowski’s late penalty ultimately decided a fiery cup tie in Bayern’s favour.

“It was the tough game that we were expecting,” Man of the Match Thomas Mueller said. “Football is fun in an atmosphere like this. I have to say, I’m a bit of a Bremen fan. I love watching them, and their fans are great.” 

Bayern will face Leipzig in the final at Berlin’s Olympic Stadium on May 25, where they hope to win the trophy for the 19th time. — AFP