In a match valid for the round of 16 of the German Cup, Mainz and Bayern Munchen face each other in search of a place in the next phase. The match will take place this Wednesday at 4:45 pm at the Mewa Arena in Mainz.
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Leader of German Championship, Bayern Munich arrives for the duel pressured by the recent results. Coach Julien Nagelsmann’s side have drawn their last three league games, cutting their lead to one point over second-placed Union Berlin.
To try to repeat the good result of the last phase (5-2 against Augsburg), Bayern will have the return of Leon Goretzka, recovered from muscle problems. The match could also mark the debut of newly signed full-back João Cancelo. On the other hand, Neuer, Mané, Mazraoui and Lucas Hernández are absent due to injuries.
The Mainz team comes to the confrontation confident, after winning against Bochum by 5 to 2 in the Bundesliga. In 11th in the table, the home team tries to surprise against Bayern, after moving to the round of 16 with a 3-0 victory against Lubeck, from the fourth division.
For this Wednesday’s duel, the team coached by Bo Svensson should have the return of defender Stefan Bell, who was injured in the last match. On the other hand, the team still shouldn’t count on center forward Jonathan Burkardt, out due to injury.
While Bayern are looking for their 21st German Cup title, Mainz are still looking for their first victory of the tournament. The draw to define the clashes for the quarterfinals will take place after the games.
Source: Gazetaesportiva
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