Bayern Munich advanced to the semi-final stage of the 2016 DFB-Pokal after beating second-division side VfL Bochum 3-0 at the Ruhrstadion on Wednesday night thanks to goals from Robert Lewandowski, who struck twice, and Thiago Alcantara.
Thomas Muller also missed a penalty when Bochum were reduced to 10 late in the first half after winger Arjen Robben won a controversial and soft penalty. Yet despite their disadvantage, the home side proved a tough nut to crack, defending valiantly and making things difficult for Germany's record Cup-holders.
Manager Pep Guardiola's Bundesliga table-toppers have now joined top-flight rivals Borussia Dortmund, Hertha Berlin and Werder Bremen in the final four.