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Jupp Heynckes Lauds 'Exceptional' Bayern Munich Star As Reds Secure Cup Final Place

Bayern Munich manager Jupp Heynckes opted to single out the "exceptional" performance of goalkeeper Sven Ulreich after his side secured an impressive 6-2 victory against Bayer Leverkusen on Tuesday.

Thomas Müller grabbed the headlines after the game as it was his hat-trick that helped book Bayern's place in the DFB-Pokal final next month.

A brace from Robert Lewandowski, as well as Thiago Alcântara's clever finish, gave Heynckes' side a comfortable win at the BayArena despite consolation goals from Lars Bender and Leon Bailey for the hosts.

Stand in goalkeeper Ulreich is set to drop out of Bayern Munich's first team before the end of the month, with Manuel Neuer edging closer to full fitness each week.