Bayer Leverkusen are drawn at home against RB Leipzig, while Bayern Munich host Hertha Berlin in the DFB-Pokal last 16, following a draw held in Dortmund. The matchups set up a Bundesliga-versus-Bundesliga clash on the Bayern-Hertha side and another top-flight tie for Leverkusen against Leipzig.
Across outlets, the coverage emphasizes the pairing results rather than additional storylines. One outlet highlights that Hertha are the leaders of Germany’s second division at the time of the draw, while another frames the Bayern match as a matchup between top sides in their respective tiers. A third source gives a brief confirmation of Bayern’s opponent, focusing on the key fixture without further contextual detail.