Bayern Munich enters the match against Leipzig with a historical advantage in German Cup matches between the two teams, having won the previous two encounters. The first victory came via penalty shootout in 2017 after a 1-1 draw in regular and extra time, and the second was in the 2019 final with a 3-0 win, securing the title at that time.

Michael Olise stands out as one of Bayern's key players in this matchup, having scored 4 goals and provided 5 assists in four matches against Leipzig, marking his best scoring record against any team in his professional career so far.

On the other hand, Leipzig is considered one of the most prominent teams in the tournament in recent years, having reached the semifinals of the DFB-Pokal in five of the last six seasons, the highest number among all teams since the 2020-2021 season. Additionally, they have never suffered a loss in the quarterfinals throughout their history.

As for Bayern Munich, winning this match would grant them a ticket to the semifinals for the first time in six years, with their last appearance in the final four dating back to the 2019-2020 season, when they went on to win the German Cup at the end of the season.