Out of the DFB Cup

“I don’t give a shit”: Eberl snaps at reporters

Bayern's sports director Max Eberl was probably also hit hard by the team's DFB Cup exit against Leverkusen. In the mixed zone after the final whistle, the 51-year-old reacted irritably and got into an argument with a reporter. 

When asked what it takes to beat great opponents, Eberl said annoyed: "That's not the question today. We were a man down today, I hope everyone understood that." That's why you can't compare this game with the others. 

"Do I have to justify myself now?"
When the reporter followed up and pointed out that Munich had their problems against PSG (1:0) despite being outnumbered, the Bayern boss hissed at his counterpart: "Do I have to justify myself now or what? I know you're very critical, I know you question everything, I don't give a damn!"

Bayern played short-handed from the 17th minute after Manuel Neuer was shown a red card.(Bild: AFP or licensors)

After the German record champions had to bow out of the competition three times in the second round and once in the quarter-finals in the past four years, the DFB Cup remains a spoilsport for all those who support the Munich team this year. In the round of 16, Leverkusen's Nathan Tella (69) marked the Bundesliga leaders' exit.