Match report

Bayern Munich Defeats Bayer Leverkusen 2-0 in UEFA Champions League

Bayer Leverkusen
Bayer Leverkusen
0–2
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Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich
Mar 11, 2025

Bayern Munich defeated Bayer Leverkusen 2–0 in the UEFA Champions League to secure their place at the top of the group standings. Despite a competitive start, Leverkusen struggled against Bayern's dominant attack led by Harry Kane and Alphonso Davies.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Bayer Leverkusen 0–2 Bayern Munich
  • • Harry Kane scored the opening goal for Bayern Munich at minute 52
  • • Alphonso Davies netted the second goal for Bayern at minute 71, assisted by Harry Kane
  • • Bayern Munich had multiple yellow cards including Konrad Laimer and K. Coman early in the game

Lineups

Bayer Leverkusen

Formation: 4-5-1

Starting XI

  • 1 L. Hrádecký (G)
  • 13 Arthur (D)
  • 4 J. Tah (D)
  • 5 Hermoso (D)
  • 3 P. Hincapié (D)
  • 30 J. Frimpong (M)
  • 25 E. Palacios (M)
  • 34 G. Xhaka (M)
  • 24 Aleix García (M)
  • 20 Álex Grimaldo (M)
  • 14 P. Schick (F)

Substitutes

  • 8 R. Andrich
  • 22 V. Boniface
  • 21 A. Adli
  • 16 E. Buendía
  • 12 E. Tapsoba
  • 36 N. Lomb
  • 19 N. Tella
  • 7 J. Hofmann
  • 17 M. Kovář

Bayern Munich

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 40 J. Urbig (G)
  • 27 K. Laimer (D)
  • 2 D. Upamecano (D)
  • 3 Kim Min-Jae (D)
  • 19 A. Davies (D)
  • 8 L. Goretzka (M)
  • 6 J. Kimmich (M)
  • 17 M. Olise (M)
  • 42 J. Musiala (M)
  • 11 K. Coman (M)
  • 9 H. Kane (F)

Substitutes

  • 44 J. Stanišić
  • 7 S. Gnabry
  • 21 H. Ito
  • 16 João Palhinha
  • 25 T. Müller
  • 23 S. Boey
  • 18 D. Peretz
  • 22 Raphaël Guerreiro
  • 26 S. Ulreich
  • 15 E. Dier
  • 24 G. Vidović
  • 10 L. Sané

Timeline

  1. Bayern Munich
    8' Bayern Munich Card · Yellow Card
    Konrad Laimer

    Foul

  2. Bayern Munich
    10' Bayern Munich Card · Yellow Card
    K. Coman

    Foul

  3. Bayer Leverkusen
    31' Bayer Leverkusen Card · Yellow Card
    M. Hermoso

    Foul

  4. Bayer Leverkusen
    38' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Hermoso · On: Robert Andrich
  5. Bayern Munich
    46' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Konrad Laimer · On: J. Stanisic
  6. Bayer Leverkusen
    51' Bayer Leverkusen Card · Yellow Card
    Granit Xhaka

    Foul

  7. Bayern Munich
    52' Bayern Munich Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Kane
  8. Bayern Munich
    58' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Coman · On: S. Gnabry
  9. Bayer Leverkusen
    65' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Arthur · On: V. Boniface
  10. Bayer Leverkusen
    66' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Garcia · On: A. Adli
  11. Bayern Munich
    69' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Olise · On: H. Ito
  12. Bayer Leverkusen
    70' Bayer Leverkusen Card · Yellow Card
    P. Schick

    Foul

  13. Bayern Munich
    71' Bayern Munich Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Davies · Assist: H. Kane
  14. Bayern Munich
    82' Bayern Munich Card · Yellow Card
    H. Kane

    Foul

  15. Bayern Munich
    84' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Goretzka · On: J. Palhinha
  16. Bayern Munich
    84' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 5
    Off: H. Kane · On: T. Müller
  17. Bayer Leverkusen
    86' Bayer Leverkusen Card · Yellow Card
    E. Buendia

    Argument

Match Stats

Stat Bayer Leverkusen Bayern Munich
Fouls 24 13
Pass Accuracy 75% 77%
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 17 12
Corners 14 6
Total Passes 365 338
Yellow Cards 4 3
Blocked Shots 9 2
Shots on Target 3 5
xG 1.45 2.10
Shots off Target 5 5
Possession 53% 47%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 274 259
Shots Inside Box 12 10
Saves 3 3
Shots Outside Box 5 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Harry Kane's goal in the 52nd minute shifted momentum in Bayern Munich’s favor, breaking Leverkusen’s resistance.
  • ▸ Alphonso Davies’ second goal at minute 71 sealed Bayern’s victory and secured their dominance over Bayer Leverkusen.