Holders Bayern Munich struck either side of the break to beat second division Eintracht Braunschweig 2-0 on Wednesday and advance to the German Cup quarter-finals . A dazzling free-kick by David Alaba on the stroke of halftime and Mario Gotze 's solo effort in the 57th minute were enough for Bayern , who were in control but never needed to hit top form against their toothless visitors . The Bavarians , top of the Bundesliga and chasing another domestic double , were up against a gutsy Braunschweig defence , with winger Franck Ribery frustrated in the first half by Braunschweig 's physical play . David Alaba celebrates scoring during Bayern Munich 's win against Eintracht Braunschweig . Midfielder Mario Gotze scored the German Cup holders ' second goal of the evening . Brazilian defender Dante wins a header during the German Cup match on Wednesday evening . Arjen Robben , however , was lucky to be awarded a foul in the 45th minute with minimal contact by the Braunschweig player but it mattered little for Austria international Alaba , who unleashed a ferocious free kick into the top corner . Gotze killed off opposition hopes of a comeback early in the second half before Bayern stepped off the gas , content to protect their lead . Runaway third division leaders Arminia Bielefeld shocked in-form Bundesliga club Werder Bremen 3-1 with two goals from former German youth international Manuel Junglas to seal the biggest upset so far in the German Cup round of 16 . The Westphalian club soaked up pressure early in the first half before striking through 26-year-old Junglas in the 32nd minute . Wolfsburg 's Timm Klose scores his side 's second goal of the evening against Leipzig . Third tier Arminia Bielefeld shocked the in-form Bundesliga side Werder Bremen . Arminia Bielefeld manager Norbert Meier celebrates during his side 's surprise victory . Werder , back in European contention after a fine run in the Bundesliga , had control of the game but missed several good scoring opportunities before being punished again when unmarked Sebastian Schuppan tapped in a corner in the 57th minute . Werder captain Clemens Fritz , who was sent off near the end following a second booking , pulled one back but Junglas made sure it was a memorable evening for the former Bundesliga club when he finished off a quick break . VfL Wolfsburg kept their cool against ambitious second division club Leipzig and with a goal in each half from Daniel Caligiuri and Timm Klose they moved into the next round . Borussia Moenchengladbach also progressed with a 2-0 victory over Kickers Offenbach . Last season 's finalists Borussia Dortmund , along with Bayer Leverkusen , Hoffenheim and Freiburg , booked their places in the last eight on Tuesday .
Bayern Munich beat second division side Eintracht Braunschweig . The win hands them a place in the German Cup quarter-finals . Third tier Arminia Bielefeld shocked the in-form Werder Bremen . Leipzig kept their cool against ambitious second division club Wolfsburg .