Match report
Bayern Munich Defeats Bayer Leverkusen 4-2 in DFB Pokal
Bayer Leverkusen
2–4
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Bayern Munich
Jul 4, 2020
Bayern Munich demonstrated their dominance in the DFB Pokal with a 4-2 victory over Bayer Leverkusen. Goals from David Alaba, Serge Gnabry, and a brace from Robert Lewandowski were crucial in securing the win. Despite a late penalty from Kai Havertz, Bayer Leverkusen could not match the firepower of the reigning champions.
Key Facts
- • Bayern Munich: David Alaba (16'), Serge Gnabry (24'), Robert Lewandowski (59', 89')
- • Bayer Leverkusen: Sven Bender (64'), Kai Havertz (90+5')
- • Yellow Cards: Wendell (Bayer Leverkusen), Robert Lewandowski (Bayern Munich)
- • Substitutions: Ivan Perišić for Kingsley Coman (64'), Alphonso Davies for Jerome Boateng (69')
Lineups
Bayer Leverkusen
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 Lukáš Hrádecký (G)
- 8 Lars Bender (D)
- 5 Sven Bender (D)
- 12 Edmond Tapsoba (D)
- 18 Wendell (D)
- 20 Charles Aránguiz (M)
- 15 Julian Baumgartlinger (M)
- 19 Moussa Diaby (M)
- 11 Nadiem Amiri (M)
- 9 Leon Bailey (M)
- 29 Kai Havertz (F)
Substitutes
- 28 Ramazan Özcan
- 6 Aleksandar Dragović
- 4 Jonathan Tah
- 23 Mitchell Weiser
- 38 Karim Bellarabi
- 10 Kerem Demirbay
- 27 Florian Wirtz
- 13 Lucas Alario
- 31 Kevin Volland
Bayern Munich
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 Manuel Neuer (G)
- 5 Benjamin Pavard (D)
- 17 Jérôme Boateng (D)
- 27 David Alaba (D)
- 19 Alphonso Davies (D)
- 32 Joshua Kimmich (M)
- 18 Leon Goretzka (M)
- 22 Serge Gnabry (M)
- 25 Thomas Müller (M)
- 29 Kingsley Coman (M)
- 9 Robert Lewandowski (F)
Substitutes
- 26 Sven Ulreich
- 21 Lucas Hernández
- 2 Álvaro Odriozola
- 4 Niklas Süle
- 10 Philippe Coutinho
- 11 Michaël Cuisance
- 14 Ivan Perišić
- 6 Thiago Alcántara
- 35 Joshua Zirkzee
Timeline
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16' Bayern Munich Goal · Normal GoalD. Alaba
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24' Bayern Munich Goal · Normal GoalS. Gnabry · Assist: J. Kimmich
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28' Bayer Leverkusen Card · Yellow CardWendell
Roughing
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46' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 1Off: K. Volland · On: Nadiem Amiri
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46' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 2Off: K. Demirbay · On: J. Baumgartlinger
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59' Bayern Munich Goal · Normal GoalR. Lewandowski · Assist: Manuel Neuer
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64' Bayer Leverkusen Goal · Normal GoalS. Bender · Assist: K. Demirbay
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64' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 1Off: Ivan Perišić · On: K. Coman
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67' Bayern Munich Card · Yellow CardR. Lewandowski
Roughing
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69' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 2Off: L. Hernandez · On: J. Boateng
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76' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 3Off: Karim Bellarabi · On: L. Bailey
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81' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 4Off: Mitchell Weiser · On: Lars Bender
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87' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 3Off: Thiago Alcântara · On: T. Müller
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87' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 4Off: Coutinho · On: S. Gnabry
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89' Bayern Munich Goal · Normal GoalR. Lewandowski · Assist: Ivan Perišić
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90'+5 Bayer Leverkusen Goal · PenaltyK. Havertz
Match Stats
| Stat | Bayer Leverkusen | Bayern Munich |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 15 | 14 |
| Pass Accuracy | 81% | 78% |
| Offsides | 8 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 7 | 17 |
| Corners | 3 | 5 |
| Total Passes | 467 | 482 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 5 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 7 |
| Shots off Target | 1 | 5 |
| Possession | 49% | 51% |
| Accurate Passes | 376 | 377 |
| Shots Inside Box | 7 | 13 |
| Saves | 3 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 0 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Bayern Munich's early goals from Alaba and Gnabry set the tone in the first half, putting Bayer Leverkusen on the back foot.
- ▸ Lewandowski's goal in the 59th minute was a decisive blow, extending Bayern Munich's lead to 3-0. Despite Leverkusen's late rally, Bayern's clinical finishing ensured their victory.