Thomas Tuchel Suffers First Loss With Bayern Munich As Nicolas Hofler Screamer Helps Freiburg Cause Cup Shock

Nicolas Hofler scored a stunning goal as Freiburg came from behind to claim a shock away win over Bayern Munich in the quarter-finals of the German Cup on Tuesday. 

Bayern took the lead 19 minutes into the game when Dayot Upamecano headed home from a Joshua Kimmich corner.

But Freiburg hit back to level the score with a spectacular strike less than eight minutes later.

Kingsley Coman's half-hearted clearance fell to Hofler 30 yards from goal. The Freiburg midfielder controlled the ball with his first touch before arrowing it into the top corner with his second.

Bayern twice came close to restoring their lead. Thomas Muller was denied by a goal-line clearance from Matthias Ginter. Benjamin Pavard later headed the ball onto the Freiburg crossbar.

But the Bundesliga leaders were hit by a late sucker-punch after it had looked like the game was heading for extra time.

Jamal Musiala blocked a shot from Hofler using his arm and Lucas Hoeler converted the resulting penalty kick in the third minute of added time to knock Bayern out.

Bayern have now failed to reach the semi-finals of the German Cup in each of the last three seasons.

Tuesday's game was only Thomas Tuchel's second match in charge of Bayern.

The former Chelsea boss had started his reign with a 4-2 win over Borussia Dortmund on Saturday.

Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel pictured during his team's 2-1 loss to Freiburg

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