Bayern Munich beat Borussia Dortmund 4-3 in a penalty shootout to lift the German Cup on Saturday.

Both sides were locked at 0-0 after the regulation time of the final game before Bayern Munich won on penalties.

In the shootout, Dortmund missed two penalties as Sven Bender and Sokratis failed to score for their side. On the other hand, Thomas Muller and Douglas Costa sealed Bayern's victory after Joshua Kimmich missed a penalty.

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Bayern Munich's 18th German Cup victory is a fitting farewell to team's coach Pep Guardiola, who will soon join Manchester City. This is the former Barcelona coach's seventh trophy in three years with Bayern.

"Titles are just numbers to me, the fans are happy. These three years at Bayern were wonderful for me, I will miss my players," Guardiola said. "I was certainly happy when Bayern Munich called me a few years ago. Now I can say it was the right decision to come and coach at an awesome club. Bayern Munich will have a great future with these players and this mentality."

The loss in the final came as a bitter disappointment for Dortmund captain Mats Hummels. It was Hummels' third successive German Cup final defeat. The leading German footballer is set to join Bayern from next season.

"It is obviously bitter to come that close every time and fail. We fought a good battle and we are very disappointed. For me, my time at Dortmund was unforgettable and I will miss them all," he said. 

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