Match report

Bayern Munich Defeats Werder Bremen 3-2 in DFB Pokal Clash

Werder Bremen
Werder Bremen
2–3
FT
Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich
Apr 24, 2019

Bayern Munich secured a hard-fought victory over Werder Bremen in the DFB Pokal quarterfinals, winning 3-2. Robert Lewandowski was the hero for Bayern Munich with two goals, including a penalty, while Thomas Müller added another. Werder Bremen put up a valiant fight, with goals from Yuya Osako and Milot Rashica, but ultimately fell short against the Bundesliga giants.

Key Facts

  • • Robert Lewandowski scored two goals (36', 80')
  • • Thomas Müller netted a goal (63')
  • • Yuya Osako and Milot Rashica scored for Werder Bremen (74', 75')
  • • Lewandowski and Müller also received yellow cards late in the game
  • • Bayern Munich made three substitutions (Gnabry for Goretzka, Thiago for James Rodríguez, Rafinha for Müller)
  • • Werder Bremen made two substitutions (Mohwald for Pizarro, Augustinsson for Harnik)

Lineups

Werder Bremen

Formation: 4-1-3-2

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Pavlenka (G)
  • 18 N. Moisander (D)
  • 23 T. Gebre Selassie (D)
  • 5 L. Augustinsson (D)
  • 13 M. Veljkovic (D)
  • 30 D. Klaassen (M)
  • 6 K. Möhwald (M)
  • 11 M. Rashica (F)
  • 35 M. Eggestein (M)
  • 10 M. Kruse (F)
  • 8 Y. Ōsako (F)

Substitutes

  • 4 C. Pizarro
  • 9 M. Harnik
  • 24 J. Eggestein
  • 2 F. Beijmo
  • 15 S. Langkamp
  • 27 S. Kapino
  • 32 M. Friedl

Bayern Munich

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 26 S. Ulreich (G)
  • 17 J. Boateng (D)
  • 5 M. Hummels (D)
  • 27 D. Alaba (D)
  • 32 J. Kimmich (D)
  • 8 Javi Martínez (M)
  • 6 Thiago Alcântara (M)
  • 22 S. Gnabry (M)
  • 29 K. Coman (M)
  • 25 T. Müller (M)
  • 9 R. Lewandowski (F)

Substitutes

  • 18 L. Goretzka
  • 11 J. Rodríguez
  • 13 Rafinha
  • 19 A. Davies
  • 24 C. Tolisso
  • 35 Renato Sanches
  • 39 R. Hoffmann

Timeline

  1. Werder Bremen
    25' Werder Bremen Card · Yellow Card
    D. Klaassen
  2. Bayern Munich
    26' Bayern Munich Card · Yellow Card
    M. Hummels
  3. Bayern Munich
    36' Bayern Munich Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Lewandowski
  4. Bayern Munich
    58' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Gnabry · On: L. Goretzka
  5. Bayern Munich
    63' Bayern Munich Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Müller · Assist: L. Goretzka
  6. Werder Bremen
    65' Werder Bremen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Möhwald · On: C. Pizarro
  7. Werder Bremen
    74' Werder Bremen Goal · Normal Goal
    Y. Ōsako · Assist: M. Rashica
  8. Werder Bremen
    75' Werder Bremen Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Rashica · Assist: M. Eggestein
  9. Bayern Munich
    76' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Thiago Alcântara · On: James Rodríguez
  10. Bayern Munich
    80' Bayern Munich Goal · Penalty
    R. Lewandowski
  11. Werder Bremen
    81' Werder Bremen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Augustinsson · On: M. Harnik
  12. Bayern Munich
    84' Bayern Munich Card · Yellow Card
    James Rodríguez
  13. Bayern Munich
    89' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Müller · On: Rafinha
  14. Bayern Munich
    90' Bayern Munich Card · Yellow Card
    R. Lewandowski

Match Stats

Stat Werder Bremen Bayern Munich
Fouls 13 9
Pass Accuracy 78% 85%
Offsides 1 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 15 18
Corners 2 2
Total Passes 448 494
Yellow Cards 2 3
Blocked Shots 2 1
Shots on Target 7 5
Shots off Target 6 12
Possession 48% 52%
Accurate Passes 351 421
Shots Inside Box 10 13
Saves 2 5
Shots Outside Box 5 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Bayern Munich took the lead with Lewandowski's early goal in the 36th minute, setting the tone for the match
  • ▸ Werder Bremen staged a remarkable comeback in the 74th and 75th minutes with goals from Osako and Rashica, leveling the score temporarily
  • ▸ Lewandowski's penalty in the 80th minute sealed the win for Bayern Munich, securing their place in the next round of the DFB Pokal