Jupp Heynckes’ fourth time as Bayern Munich head coach ended on a disappointing and controversial note as successor Niko Kovac led Eintracht Frankfurt to a 3-1 win in the DFB-Pokal final. Veteran Heynckes won the treble before departing last time in 2013, however Kovac himself ensured that his Bayern reign will begin with the Bundesliga champions holding just one trophy.
Rebic goaled early in the first half and then struck again on the counter-attack eight minutes from time, after Robert Lewandowski had drawn Bayern level and before the drama escalated in stoppage time. Kovac’s men countered and sealed win via Mijat Gacinovic, but the nature of the defeat will leave an especially bitter taste for Bayern and Heynckes.