In the upcoming DFB-Pokal semifinals, FC Bayern Munich has been drawn to play against Bayer Leverkusen in an away match. This encounter is particularly significant as Bayern seeks to advance to the final, having last achieved this feat in 2020. The other semifinal match will see title defender VfB Stuttgart compete against SC Freiburg, marking a matchup between teams from the same region of Baden-Württemberg. The matches are scheduled for April 21 and 22, with the final taking place in Berlin on May 23.

The Bayern-Leverkusen matchup is steeped in recent history, as the last time these two teams met in the DFB-Pokal, Bayern faced disappointment, being eliminated in the Round of 16 in the previous season. A critical moment during that encounter involved Bayern's goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, who received a red card for a foul early in the match, leading to a 1-0 victory for Leverkusen. This gives extra motivation to Bayern as they look to avenge that defeat and ensure their place in the final.

As the most successful team in DFB-Pokal history, Bayern has a reputation to uphold, and with this semifinal draw, they will be keen to overcome Leverkusen and assert their dominance once again in German football. The stakes are high, and both matches in the semifinals promise to be thrilling as clubs compete for one of the oldest and most prestigious trophies in German football.