Regardless, this is a tough setback for Bayern Munich since getting kicked out of the DFB Pokal so early is always painful. Now Bayer Leverkusen has literally cracked the jackpot as they have now kicked out the fiercest competitor and went to the next round themselves. It couldn't have been any better for Leverkusen and now I think they are the biggest favorites to win this title.
Well, or maybe Bayern Munich is not concerned with the DFB Pokal and chooses not to be optimal in the league. But whatever, indeed, Leverksuen's chances are getting bigger. Only, there are still Stuttgart and also Leipzig as their toughest competitors in the DFB Pokal. But if there are no missed chances, Leverkusen should be able to be the winner, unless they missed the chances or there are uncontrolled conditions or bad during the match.
I don't see any reason why Bayern Munich should rule out the DFB Pokal as a target this season. Kompany fielded his best team in this game, but Manuel Neuer 17th-minute red card meant they struggled to match Leverkusen strengths. Leverkusen were very fortunate to have managed to eliminate one of the strongest candidates to win this championship, but Xabi Alonso also needs to maintain his team's performance because there are still other competitors who are performing well in the Bundesliga. Now, Bayern Munich can focus more on the Bundesliga while Leverkusen must try to perform optimally in the DFB Pokal, while in the UCL their chances are still grey.