Ribery scores on return to Bayern starting XI

France star Franck Ribery made an immediate impact on his first start for Bayern Munich in more than four months on Wednesday as he scored in their 6-2 German Cup quarter-final win over Furth.

The 26-year-old attacking midfielder, who had been out with knee tendinitis, was in sparkling form and set up Thomas Mueller for Bayern’s first in the fifth minute before scoring himself in the 61st minute.

Despite the final scoreline Bayern were not at their best in the first half, with their second-division opponents drawing level twice before Ribery’s goal finally extinguished their brave challenge.

Another second division side, Augsburg, did upset top-flight opposition on Wednesday as they beat Cologne 2-0.

Holders Werder Bremen qualified for the semi-finals on Tuesday when they beat Hoffenheim 2-1.