Match report

VfL Wolfsburg 2–2 Bayern Munich: A Thrilling Draw in Bundesliga

VfL Wolfsburg
VfL Wolfsburg
2–2
FT
Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich
May 14, 2022

In a highly entertaining Bundesliga clash, VfL Wolfsburg held off Bayern Munich to secure a 2–2 draw. Bayern's early dominance saw them take the lead through J. Stanisic and R. Lewandowski, but Wolfsburg fought back with goals from J. Wind and M. Kruse. Key moments saw VAR cancel a Musiala goal and multiple substitutions, but Wolfsburg's resilience ensured a well-deserved point against the Bundesliga giants.

Key Facts

  • • Bayern Munich took the lead through J. Stanisic (17') and R. Lewandowski (40')
  • • VfL Wolfsburg equalized with goals from J. Wind (45') and M. Kruse (58')
  • • Bayern Munich's second goal was initially ruled out by VAR (25')
  • • Substitutions included T. Müller off for E. Choupo-Moting (60')
  • • O. Richards and Manuel Neuer were among the late substitutions for Bayern Munich (81')

Lineups

VfL Wolfsburg

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 K. Casteels (G)
  • 25 J. Brooks (D)
  • 20 R. Baku (D)
  • 4 M. Lacroix (D)
  • 5 M. van de Ven (D)
  • 27 M. Arnold (M)
  • 31 Y. Gerhardt (M)
  • 24 X. Schlager (M)
  • 9 M. Kruse (F)
  • 10 L. Nmecha (F)
  • 23 J. Wind (M)

Substitutes

  • 15 J. Roussillon
  • 8 A. Vranckx
  • 21 B. Białek
  • 17 M. Philipp
  • 3 S. Bornauw
  • 11 R. Steffen
  • 19 K. Mbabu
  • 12 P. Pervan
  • 28 D. Lukébakio

Bayern Munich

Formation: 3-2-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Neuer (G)
  • 21 L. Hernández (D)
  • 2 D. Upamecano (D)
  • 19 A. Davies (F)
  • 44 J. Stanišić (D)
  • 8 L. Goretzka (M)
  • 7 S. Gnabry (F)
  • 6 J. Kimmich (M)
  • 42 J. Musiala (M)
  • 25 T. Müller (M)
  • 9 R. Lewandowski (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 E. Choupo-Moting
  • 10 L. Sané
  • 3 O. Richards
  • 38 G. Vidović
  • 36 C. Früchtl
  • 5 B. Pavard
  • 40 M. Tillman
  • 23 T. Nianzou

Timeline

  1. Bayern Munich
    17' Bayern Munich Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Stanisic · Assist: J. Kimmich
  2. Bayern Munich
    25' Bayern Munich Var · Goal cancelled
    J. Musiala
  3. Bayern Munich
    40' Bayern Munich Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Lewandowski · Assist: T. Müller
  4. VfL Wolfsburg
    42' VfL Wolfsburg Card · Yellow Card
    L. Nmecha

    Foul

  5. VfL Wolfsburg
    45' VfL Wolfsburg Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Wind · Assist: M. Kruse
  6. VfL Wolfsburg
    58' VfL Wolfsburg Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Kruse · Assist: Micky van de Ven
  7. Bayern Munich
    60' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Müller · On: E. Choupo-Moting
  8. Bayern Munich
    67' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Gnabry · On: L. Sane
  9. VfL Wolfsburg
    72' VfL Wolfsburg subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Micky van de Ven · On: J. Roussillon
  10. VfL Wolfsburg
    72' VfL Wolfsburg subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Y. Gerhardt · On: A. Vranckx
  11. Bayern Munich
    77' Bayern Munich Card · Yellow Card
    D. Upamecano

    Foul

  12. Bayern Munich
    81' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Davies · On: O. Richards
  13. Bayern Munich
    81' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Kimmich · On: G. Vidovic
  14. Bayern Munich
    81' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Manuel Neuer · On: Christian Früchtl
  15. VfL Wolfsburg
    83' VfL Wolfsburg subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Nmecha · On: B. Bialek
  16. VfL Wolfsburg
    83' VfL Wolfsburg subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Kruse · On: M. Philipp
  17. Bayern Munich
    88' Bayern Munich Card · Yellow Card
    O. Richards

    Foul

  18. VfL Wolfsburg
    90'+1 VfL Wolfsburg subst · Substitution 5
    Off: John Brooks · On: S. Bornauw

Match Stats

Stat VfL Wolfsburg Bayern Munich
Fouls 5 10
Pass Accuracy 78% 90%
Offsides 2 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 9 26
Corners 2 12
Total Passes 338 689
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 2 6
Shots on Target 2 8
Shots off Target 5 12
Possession 33% 67%
Accurate Passes 265 617
Shots Inside Box 7 17
Saves 6 0
Shots Outside Box 2 9

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Bayern Munich's early lead was cancelled by VAR, shifting momentum towards Wolfsburg
  • ▸ Wolfsburg's goal by J. Wind just before halftime changed the game's direction, allowing them to push back strongly in the second half