Match report

Bayern Munich Defeats Bayer Leverkusen 2-0 in DFB Pokal Clash

Bayer Leverkusen
Bayer Leverkusen
0–2
FT
Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich
Apr 22, 2026

Bayern Munich defeated Bayer Leverkusen 2-0 in a DFB Pokal match, securing a spot in the next round. Harry Kane scored the opening goal in the 22nd minute, assisted by Jamal Musiala, while Lautaro Díaz sealed the win late in the game with a goal confirmed by VAR.

Key Facts

  • • Harry Kane scored the first goal in the 22nd minute, assisted by Jamal Musiala.
  • • Lautaro Díaz secured the victory with a goal in the 90th minute, assisted by Leon Goretzka.
  • • Edmond Tapsoba of Bayer Leverkusen received a yellow card in the 38th minute.
  • • Two substitutions were made by Bayern Munich: Leon Goretzka for Andraz Pavlovic and Alphonso Davies for Konrad Laimer.

Lineups

Bayer Leverkusen

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Flekken (G)
  • 4 J. Quansah (D)
  • 8 R. Andrich (D)
  • 12 E. Tapsoba (D)
  • 21 Lucas (M)
  • 25 E. Palacios (M)
  • 24 A. Garcia (M)
  • 20 A. Grimaldo (M)
  • 30 I. Maza (F)
  • 23 N. Tella (F)
  • 14 P. Schick (F)

Substitutes

  • 28 J. Blaswich
  • 6 E. Fernandez
  • 5 L. Bade
  • 15 T. Oermann
  • 7 J. Hofmann
  • 10 M. Tillman
  • 19 E. Poku
  • 17 E. Ben Seghir
  • 42 M. Culbreath

Bayern Munich

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Neuer (G)
  • 44 J. Stanisic (D)
  • 2 D. Upamecano (D)
  • 4 J. Tah (D)
  • 27 K. Laimer (D)
  • 6 J. Kimmich (M)
  • 45 A. Pavlovic (M)
  • 17 M. Olise (M)
  • 10 J. Musiala (M)
  • 14 L. Diaz (M)
  • 9 H. Kane (F)

Substitutes

  • 40 J. Urbig
  • 8 L. Goretzka
  • 22 R. Guerreiro
  • 19 A. Davies
  • 11 N. Jackson
  • 3 Kim Min-Jae
  • 21 H. Ito
  • 34 D. Ofli
  • 39 B. Ndiaye

Timeline

  1. Bayern Munich
    22' Bayern Munich Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Kane · Assist: J. Musiala
  2. Bayer Leverkusen
    38' Bayer Leverkusen Card · Yellow Card
    Edmond Tapsoba

    Foul

  3. Bayer Leverkusen
    39' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Lucas · On: E. Poku
  4. Bayern Munich
    43' Bayern Munich Card · Yellow Card
    A. Pavlovic

    Foul

  5. Bayern Munich
    73' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Pavlovic · On: L. Goretzka
  6. Bayern Munich
    74' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Konrad Laimer · On: A. Davies
  7. Bayer Leverkusen
    76' Bayer Leverkusen Card · Yellow Card
    A. Grimaldo

    Argument

  8. Bayer Leverkusen
    77' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Tella · On: M. Culbreath
  9. Bayern Munich
    84' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Musiala · On: Kim Min-Jae
  10. Bayern Munich
    90'+4 Bayern Munich Var · Goal confirmed
    L. Díaz
  11. Bayern Munich
    90' Bayern Munich Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Díaz · Assist: L. Goretzka

Match Stats

Stat Bayer Leverkusen Bayern Munich
Fouls 11 18
Pass Accuracy 86% 89%
Offsides 0 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 4 20
Corners 4 6
Total Passes 508 580
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 2 4
Shots on Target 1 11
xG — —
Shots off Target 1 5
Possession 47% 53%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 436 514
Shots Inside Box 4 15
Saves 8 1
Shots Outside Box 0 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Harry Kane's goal in the 22nd minute put Bayern Munich in control, shifting the momentum in their favor.
  • ▸ The second goal by Lautaro Díaz in the 90th minute, confirmed by VAR, sealed Bayern Munich's victory and eliminated any doubt about the match outcome.