Match report

Bayern Munich Defeats VfL Wolfsburg 2-0 in Bundesliga Showdown

Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich
2–0
FT
VfL Wolfsburg
VfL Wolfsburg
May 12, 2024

Bayern Munich demonstrated their dominance by defeating VfL Wolfsburg 2-0 in a tightly contested match at Allianz Arena. Led by early goals from L. Zvonarek and L. Goretzka, Bayern Munich maintained control throughout the game to secure three valuable points in the Bundesliga.

Key Facts

  • • Bayern Munich's L. Zvonarek scored at 4 minutes with an assist from A. Davies.
  • • L. Goretzka extended Bayern Munich's lead to 2-0 on the 13th minute, assisted by T. Müller.
  • • A goal for B. Zaragoza was canceled via VAR in the 20th minute.
  • • Bayern Munich made multiple substitutions including Kim Min-Jae replacing M. de Ligt and Manuel Neuer replaced by Daniel Peretz in the 74th minute.

Lineups

Bayern Munich

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Neuer (G)
  • 6 J. Kimmich (D)
  • 2 D. Upamecano (D)
  • 3 Kim Min-Jae (D)
  • 19 A. Davies (D)
  • 45 A. Pavlović (M)
  • 8 L. Goretzka (M)
  • 34 L. Zvonarek (M)
  • 25 T. Müller (M)
  • 17 Bryan Zaragoza (M)
  • 39 M. Tel (F)

Substitutes

  • 4 M. de Ligt
  • 27 K. Laimer
  • 18 Daniel Peretz
  • 41 M. Vinlöf
  • 46 J. Asp Jensen
  • 26 S. Ulreich
  • 15 E. Dier

VfL Wolfsburg

Formation: 3-5-1-1

Starting XI

  • 1 K. Casteels (G)
  • 4 M. Lacroix (D)
  • 3 S. Bornauw (D)
  • 25 M. Jenz (D)
  • 20 R. Baku (M)
  • 21 J. Mæhle (M)
  • 27 M. Arnold (M)
  • 39 P. Wimmer (M)
  • 40 K. Paredes (M)
  • 19 L. Majer (F)
  • 23 J. Wind (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 J. Kamiński
  • 5 C. Zesiger
  • 7 V. Černý
  • 11 Tiago Tomás
  • 18 D. Pejčinović
  • 41 K. Amoako
  • 12 P. Pervan
  • 17 K. Behrens
  • 2 K. Fischer

Timeline

  1. Bayern Munich
    4' Bayern Munich Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Zvonarek · Assist: A. Davies
  2. Bayern Munich
    13' Bayern Munich Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Goretzka · Assist: T. Müller
  3. Bayern Munich
    20' Bayern Munich Var · Goal cancelled
    B. Zaragoza
  4. VfL Wolfsburg
    46' VfL Wolfsburg subst · Substitution 1
    Off: P. Wimmer · On: J. Kaminski
  5. VfL Wolfsburg
    46' VfL Wolfsburg subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Moritz Jenz · On: C. Zesiger
  6. VfL Wolfsburg
    53' VfL Wolfsburg Card · Yellow Card
    L. Majer

    Foul

  7. Bayern Munich
    74' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Kim Min-Jae · On: M. de Ligt
  8. Bayern Munich
    74' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Goretzka · On: Konrad Laimer
  9. Bayern Munich
    74' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Manuel Neuer · On: Daniel Peretz
  10. Bayern Munich
    75' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 4
    Off: B. Zaragoza · On: M. Perez Vinlof
  11. VfL Wolfsburg
    79' VfL Wolfsburg subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Ridle Baku · On: V. Cerny
  12. VfL Wolfsburg
    79' VfL Wolfsburg subst · Substitution 4
    Off: K. Paredes · On: T. Tomas
  13. VfL Wolfsburg
    85' VfL Wolfsburg subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Wind · On: D. Pejcinovic
  14. VfL Wolfsburg
    90'+3 VfL Wolfsburg Card · Yellow Card
    Maxence Lacroix

    Time wasting

  15. Bayern Munich
    90' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 5
    Off: L. Zvonarek · On: J. Asp Jensen

Match Stats

Stat Bayern Munich VfL Wolfsburg
Fouls 7 8
Pass Accuracy 92% 88%
Offsides 3 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 6 5
Corners 4 0
Total Passes 734 506
Yellow Cards 0 2
Blocked Shots 0 1
Shots on Target 3 2
xG 0.29 0.13
Shots off Target 3 2
Possession 59% 41%
Accurate Passes 673 447
Shots Inside Box 5 1
Saves 2 1
Shots Outside Box 1 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by Zvonarek set the tone for Bayern Munich, putting immediate pressure on Wolfsburg.
  • ▸ Goretzka's second goal solidified Bayern Munich's control and prevented any potential comeback from VfL Wolfsburg.