FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) " Xabi Alonso scored a spectacular goal for Bayern Munich to beat Darmstadt 1-0 and earn a place in the German Cup quarterfinals on Tuesday.
Alonso controlled a corner with his right foot and fired a drop kick into the upper corner for the only goal closing on halftime.
Bayern labored to overcome a well-organized Darmstadt, and did not create many chances against the Bundesliga newcomer.
Werder Bremen won 4-3 at Borussia Moenchengladbach to reach its first quarterfinal in six years. Bayer Leverkusen also advanced, by beating fourth-tier Unterhaching 3-1.
Second-division Heidenheim beat third-tier Erzgebirge Aue 2-0 to make it to the quarterfinals for the first time.