Match report

Bayer Leverkusen 1-1 Bayern Munich: Leverkusen Holds Off Bayern in Thrilling Clash

Bayer Leverkusen
Bayer Leverkusen
1–1
FT
Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich
Mar 14, 2026

In a fiercely contested Bundesliga match, Bayer Leverkusen emerged with a 1-1 draw against Bayern Munich. Leverkusen took the lead through an early goal from A. Garcia, assisted by P. Schick. Despite Bayern Munich's efforts, including a crucial red card for N. Jackson, Leverkusen managed to hold off their rivals in a match filled with VAR interventions and tactical substitutions.

Key Facts

  • • A. Garcia (Bayer Leverkusen) scored the opening goal in the 6th minute, assisted by P. Schick.
  • • N. Jackson (Bayern Munich) received a red card for a foul in the 42nd minute after a VAR upgrade.
  • • L. Díaz (Bayern Munich) equalized for the visitors in the 69th minute, assisted by M. Olise.
  • • L. Díaz (Bayern Munich) was shown a second yellow card for simulation in the 84th minute, reducing Bayern to nine players.
  • • The match featured multiple VAR interventions, including goal cancellations for both teams.

Lineups

Bayer Leverkusen

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 28 Janis Blaswich (G)
  • 4 Jarell Quansah (D)
  • 8 Robert Andrich (D)
  • 12 Edmond Tapsoba (D)
  • 42 Montrell Culbreath (M)
  • 6 Ezequiel Fernández (M)
  • 24 Aleix García (M)
  • 19 Ernest Poku (M)
  • 11 Martin Terrier (F)
  • 10 Malik Tillman (F)
  • 14 Patrik Schick (F)

Substitutes

  • 30 Ibrahim Maza
  • 35 Christian Kofane
  • 25 Exequiel Palacios
  • 7 Jonas Hofmann
  • 23 Nathan Tella
  • 36 Niklas Lomb
  • 18 Jonas Omlin
  • 16 Axel Tape
  • 15 Tim Oermann

Bayern Munich

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 26 Sven Ulreich (G)
  • 44 Josip Stanišić (D)
  • 2 Dayot Upamecano (D)
  • 4 Jonathan Tah (D)
  • 27 Konrad Laimer (D)
  • 6 Joshua Kimmich (M)
  • 45 Aleksandar Pavlović (M)
  • 17 Michael Olise (M)
  • 42 Lennart Karl (M)
  • 14 Luis Díaz (M)
  • 11 Nicolas Jackson (F)

Substitutes

  • 8 Leon Goretzka
  • 9 Harry Kane
  • 3 Min-jae Kim
  • 20 Tom Bischof
  • 60 Leonard Prescott
  • 34 Deniz Ofli
  • 22 Raphaël Guerreiro
  • 7 Serge Gnabry
  • 49 Maycon Cardozo

Timeline

  1. Bayer Leverkusen
    6' Bayer Leverkusen Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Garcia · Assist: P. Schick
  2. Bayern Munich
    27' Bayern Munich Var · Goal cancelled
    Jonathan Tah
  3. Bayern Munich
    32' Bayern Munich Card · Yellow Card
    Jonathan Tah

    Foul

  4. Bayern Munich
    42' Bayern Munich Card · Red Card
    N. Jackson

    Foul

  5. Bayern Munich
    42' Bayern Munich Var · Card upgrade
    N. Jackson
  6. Bayer Leverkusen
    46' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Terrier · On: I. Maza
  7. Bayer Leverkusen
    56' Bayer Leverkusen Card · Yellow Card
    E. Fernandez

    Foul

  8. Bayern Munich
    61' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Karl · On: H. Kane
  9. Bayern Munich
    61' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Pavlovic · On: L. Goretzka
  10. Bayern Munich
    63' Bayern Munich Var · Goal cancelled
    H. Kane
  11. Bayern Munich
    69' Bayern Munich Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Díaz · Assist: M. Olise
  12. Bayern Munich
    74' Bayern Munich Card · Yellow Card
    L. Díaz

    Dangerous play

  13. Bayer Leverkusen
    77' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Garcia · On: E. Palacios
  14. Bayer Leverkusen
    77' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Culbreath · On: J. Hofmann
  15. Bayern Munich
    84' Bayern Munich Card · Yellow Card
    L. Díaz

    Simulation

  16. Bayern Munich
    84' Bayern Munich Card · Red Card
    L. Díaz

    Simulation

  17. Bayer Leverkusen
    87' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 5
    Off: E. Poku · On: N. Tella
  18. Bayern Munich
    88' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Konrad Laimer · On: Kim Min-Jae
  19. Bayern Munich
    89' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Olise · On: T. Bischof
  20. Bayer Leverkusen
    90'+4 Bayer Leverkusen Var · Goal cancelled
    J. Hofmann
  21. Bayern Munich
    90'+7 Bayern Munich Card · Yellow Card
    S. Ulreich

    Time wasting

Match Stats

Stat Bayer Leverkusen Bayern Munich
Fouls 12 13
Pass Accuracy 86% 89%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards 0 2
Total Shots 20 11
Corners 4 1
Total Passes 496 635
Yellow Cards 3 4
Blocked Shots 3 3
Shots on Target 6 5
xG 2.61 1.29
Shots off Target 11 3
Possession 45% 55%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 428 566
Shots Inside Box 14 10
Saves 4 6
Shots Outside Box 6 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by A. Garcia gave Bayer Leverkusen a quick lead and set the tone for their defensive strategy.
  • ▸ N. Jackson's red card for Bayern Munich in the 42nd minute shifted the momentum to Leverkusen, who capitalized on the numerical advantage.
  • ▸ L. Díaz's goal in the 69th minute brought Bayern Munich back into the match, but his subsequent dismissal left them with a significant disadvantage.