Match report
Bayern Munich Defeats Bayer Leverkusen 3-0 in UEFA Champions League
Bayern Munich
3–0
FT
Bayer Leverkusen
Mar 5, 2025
Bayern Munich demonstrated its dominance as it defeated Bayer Leverkusen 3–0 in the UEFA Champions League. The match saw early success for Bayern when Harry Kane scored just nine minutes into the game, assisted by Mikel Olise. With Bayer Leverkusen struggling and having a player sent off, Julian Musiala extended the lead before halftime. A late penalty from Kane sealed the victory.
Key Facts
- • Final score: Bayern Munich 3-0 Bayer Leverkusen
- • Goals scored by Harry Kane (9', 75') and Julian Musiala (54')
- • Niklas Mukiele received a red card for Bayer Leverkusen at minute 62
Lineups
Bayern Munich
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 M. Neuer (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
- 40 J. Urbig
- 10 L. Sané
- 44 J. Stanišić
- 15 E. Dier
- 16 João Palhinha
- 25 T. Müller
- 21 H. Ito
- 23 S. Boey
- 24 G. Vidović
- 7 S. Gnabry
- 26 S. Ulreich
- 22 Raphaël Guerreiro
Bayer Leverkusen
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 17 M. Kovář (G)
- 23 N. Mukiele (D)
- 4 J. Tah (D)
- 5 Hermoso (D)
- 3 P. Hincapié (D)
- 30 J. Frimpong (M)
- 34 G. Xhaka (M)
- 25 E. Palacios (M)
- 20 Álex Grimaldo (M)
- 21 A. Adli (F)
- 10 F. Wirtz (F)
Substitutes
- 12 E. Tapsoba
- 14 P. Schick
- 24 Aleix García
- 13 Arthur
- 16 E. Buendía
- 22 V. Boniface
- 7 J. Hofmann
- 36 N. Lomb
- 1 L. Hrádecký
- 19 N. Tella
Timeline
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9' Bayern Munich Goal · Normal GoalH. Kane · Assist: M. Olise
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39' Bayer Leverkusen Card · Yellow CardN. Mukiele
Argument
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50' Bayern Munich Card · Yellow CardL. Goretzka
Argument
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54' Bayern Munich Goal · Normal GoalJ. Musiala
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58' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 1Off: Manuel Neuer · On: J. Urbig
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62' Bayer Leverkusen Card · Yellow CardN. Mukiele
Foul
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62' Bayer Leverkusen Card · Red CardN. Mukiele
Foul
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68' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 2Off: K. Coman · On: L. Sane
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68' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 3Off: Konrad Laimer · On: J. Stanisic
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68' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Adli · On: Edmond Tapsoba
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73' Bayern Munich Var · Penalty confirmedH. Kane
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73' Bayer Leverkusen Card · Yellow CardEdmond Tapsoba
Foul
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74' Bayer Leverkusen Card · Yellow CardJonathan Tah
Argument
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75' Bayern Munich Goal · PenaltyH. Kane
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80' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 2Off: F. Wirtz · On: P. Schick
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81' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 3Off: Granit Xhaka · On: A. Garcia
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81' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 4Off: Jeremie Frimpong · On: Arthur
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87' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 5Off: A. Grimaldo · On: E. Buendia
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89' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 4Off: Kim Min-Jae · On: Eric Dier
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89' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 5Off: L. Goretzka · On: J. Palhinha
Match Stats
| Stat | Bayern Munich | Bayer Leverkusen |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 13 | 9 |
| Pass Accuracy | 87% | 75% |
| Offsides | 0 | 1 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Total Shots | 17 | 3 |
| Corners | 5 | 1 |
| Total Passes | 556 | 307 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 4 |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 0 |
| Shots on Target | 6 | 1 |
| xG | 2.98 | 0.33 |
| Shots off Target | 7 | 2 |
| Possession | 65% | 35% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 481 | 231 |
| Shots Inside Box | 9 | 3 |
| Saves | 1 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 8 | 0 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Bayern Munich's early goal by Harry Kane set the tone, putting pressure on Bayer Leverkusen from the start.
- ▸ The red card given to Niklas Mukiele at minute 62 significantly shifted the momentum in Bayern Munich’s favor.