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Takeaways as Bayern Munich retain DFB Pokal against Bayer Leverkusen

By Joshua Bishop

Bayern Munich players celebrating against Bayer Leverkusen. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)
Bayern Munich players celebrating against Bayer Leverkusen. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images) /
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BERLIN, GERMANY – JULY 04: Robert Lewandowski of Bayern Muenchen celebrates scoring the 4th team goal during the DFB Cup final match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and FC Bayern Muenchen at Olympiastadion on July 04, 2020 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)
BERLIN, GERMANY – JULY 04: Robert Lewandowski of Bayern Muenchen celebrates scoring the 4th team goal during the DFB Cup final match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and FC Bayern Muenchen at Olympiastadion on July 04, 2020 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images) /

Honorable Mentions for Bayern Munich

Robert Lewandowski is in the form of his life. He scored 50th and 51st goal of his campaign against Bayer Leverkusen. His abilities are unmatched, making him the best number nine in Europe this year. He was deservedly rewarded for the hard work he put in against Leverkusen.

The Polish striker has shut down critics saying that he doesn’t deliver in big games. His next target should be to achieve a similar feat in Europe against the continent’s biggest teams. If he manages to guide Die Roten to CL final this season, then he should be in contention to lift Ballon D’or.

Benjamin Pavard is truly underrated this season. In his time with Bayern, he has transitioned from center back into being a solid right-back. He can control aggression on the flank. On Saturday, he was asked to stay back and act as a third center back to guard against the wicked pace of Leon Bailey. His ability to fill multiple roles and perform them well should not go unnoticed. He has been an unsung hero for Bayern this season.

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Serge Gnabry scored the second goal of the match and overall had a nice match. Hopefully, this gives him confidence, and he can find the form he had while playing in London against Chelsea. If he can play like that, then Bayern will have multiple high flying attackers and can be a legitimate threat.