Bayern Munich Suffer Heaviest 5-0 Loss As They Are Knocked Out of DFB-Pokal

• Bayern Munich have been dumped out of the DFB-Pokal following a shocking 5-0 loss to Borussia Monchengladbach
• It was their heaviest loss under German manager Julian Nagelsmann as they missed a chance of winning the title for the third time in four years
• Bayern started with their best legs as Robert Lewandowski led the line, with Serge Gnabry part of the supporting cast

Bayern Munich were handed a 5-0 thrashing in a DFB-Pokal clash by impressive Borussia Monchengladbach who were ruthless against the Bavarians, Mirror reports.

The result was Bayern's heaviest loss since 2019 when they were heavily beaten by Eintracht Frankfurt in an outcome that saw Niko Kovac sacked as manager.

Remarkably, the manager of the opposition team Adi Hutter, was the mastermind behind Gladbach's victory on Wednesday night, October 27.

The reigning Bundesliga champions named several of their top players for the clash, but still went on to suffer a defeat.

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Nagelsmann's side eased through to this stage with a 12-0 win over lower-league side Bremer, but this ends their chances of winning the cup for the third time in four years.

It was gathered that the club manager who tested positive for Covid-19 was not in the dugout, but named a very strong side in his starting lineup.

Robert Lewandowski led the line, with Serge Gnabry part of the supporting cast, while German internationals Joshua Kimmich and Leon Goretzka started in midfield.

Ronald Koeman sacked at Barcelona

Elsewhere, Ronald Koeman's reign as Barcelona manager came to an abrupt end just 10 games into the 2021-22 campaign after he was relieved of his duties by the La Liga side.

TUKO.co.ke reported the Catalans fired the Dutchman following his side's 1-0 defeat to Rayo Vallecano in Wednesday's Spanish League encounter at Estadio de Vallecas.

Former Manchester United star Radamel Falcao scored the only goal that ensured Koeman was shown the door by the Blaugrana.

The Camp Nou club currently occupy ninth position on the league table after the disappointing defeat to now fifth-placed Vallecano.