Match report

Bayern Munich Defeats VfL Wolfsburg 1-0 in DFB Pokal

Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich
1–0
FT
VfL Wolfsburg
VfL Wolfsburg
Feb 7, 2017

Bayern Munich held off VfL Wolfsburg to secure a 1-0 victory in the DFB Pokal, thanks to an early goal by Douglas Costa. Despite a tough match, Bayern's defensive solidity and tactical precision were key in overcoming the resilient Wolfsburg side. Both teams made multiple substitutions, with Bayern making strategic changes late in the game to maintain their lead.

Key Facts

  • • Douglas Costa scored the only goal in the 18th minute, assisted by Thiago Alcántara.
  • • Bayern Munich made three substitutions: Xabi Alonso for J. Kimmich, R. Sanches for Douglas Costa, and K. Coman for A. Robben.
  • • VfL Wolfsburg received two yellow cards: Luiz Gustavo in the 57th minute and R. Rodriguez in the 90th minute.
  • • Wolfsburg made three substitutions: B. Mayoral for Y. Mallı, P. Ntep for M. Gómez, and R. Bazoer for D. Didavi.

Lineups

Bayern Munich

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Neuer (G)
  • 21 P. Lahm (D)
  • 5 M. Hummels (D)
  • 27 D. Alaba (D)
  • 10 A. Robben (M)
  • 14 Xabi Alonso (M)
  • 8 Javi Martínez (M)
  • 23 A. Vidal (M)
  • 11 Douglas Costa (M)
  • 6 Thiago Alcântara (M)
  • 9 R. Lewandowski (F)

Substitutes

  • 32 J. Kimmich
  • 35 Renato Sanches
  • 29 K. Coman
  • 13 Rafinha
  • 18 Juan Bernat
  • 25 T. Müller
  • 26 S. Ulreich

VfL Wolfsburg

Formation: 3-5-1-1

Starting XI

  • 28 K. Casteels (G)
  • 34 R. Rodríguez (D)
  • 31 R. Knoche (D)
  • 22 Luiz Gustavo (M)
  • 8 Vieirinha (M)
  • 27 M. Arnold (M)
  • 6 R. Bazoer (M)
  • 30 P. Seguin (D)
  • 13 Y. Gerhardt (M)
  • 9 P. Ntep (M)
  • 17 Borja Mayoral (F)

Substitutes

  • 10 Y. Mallı
  • 33 M. Gómez
  • 11 D. Didavi
  • 1 D. Benaglio
  • 5 J. Bruma
  • 14 J. Błaszczykowski
  • 23 J. Guilavogui

Timeline

  1. Bayern Munich
    18' Bayern Munich Goal · Normal Goal
    Douglas Costa · Assist: Thiago Alcântara
  2. VfL Wolfsburg
    46' VfL Wolfsburg subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Mayoral · On: Y. Mallı
  3. VfL Wolfsburg
    57' VfL Wolfsburg Card · Yellow Card
    Luiz Gustavo
  4. VfL Wolfsburg
    61' VfL Wolfsburg subst · Substitution 2
    Off: P. Ntep · On: M. Gómez
  5. Bayern Munich
    72' Bayern Munich Card · Yellow Card
    A. Robben
  6. Bayern Munich
    73' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Xabi Alonso · On: J. Kimmich
  7. VfL Wolfsburg
    76' VfL Wolfsburg subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Bazoer · On: D. Didavi
  8. Bayern Munich
    87' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Douglas Costa · On: R. Sanches
  9. Bayern Munich
    89' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Robben · On: K. Coman
  10. VfL Wolfsburg
    90' VfL Wolfsburg Card · Yellow Card
    R. Rodriguez

Match Stats

Stat Bayern Munich VfL Wolfsburg
Fouls 12 15
Pass Accuracy 89% 66%
Offsides 4 0
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 17 7
Corners 5 3
Total Passes 810 265
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 3 2
Shots on Target 4 3
Shots off Target 10 2
Possession 74% 26%
Accurate Passes 721 174
Shots Inside Box 12 5
Saves 3 3
Shots Outside Box 5 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by Douglas Costa in the 18th minute set the tone for the match, giving Bayern Munich a crucial lead and a psychological edge.
  • ▸ Bayern Munich's tactical adjustments and substitutions, including the introduction of K. Coman and R. Sanches, helped solidify their defensive position and maintain control over the game.