New Punchy Headline: "Bayern's Champions Keep Title Quest Alive, Leverkusen Goalkeeper's Departure Fails to Secure Victory for the Week
FC Bayern held their own despite taking two red cards from questionable officiating.
Leverkusen, Germany - March 14: goalkeeper Janis Blaswich of Bayer 04 Leverkusen looks on during the German Bundesliga match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and FC Bayern Munchen at BayArena on March 14, 2026 in Leverkusen, Germany. (Photo by Marcel ter Bals/DeFodi Images/DeFodi via Getty Images) | DeFodi Images via Getty Images Bayern Munich did not have the best of nights against Bayer 04 Leverkusen. Travelling to take on Die Werkself on the 26th matchday, the Bavarians had a roller coaster of game to say the least.
Towards the end, a 1-1 draw with only 9 men left on the pitch for Bayern is a result that would be begrudgingly acceptable. On the other hand, the Leverkusen camp aren’t too happy that they didn’t seal the game away despite having a two man advantage. Ulreich saves the day The Leverkusen side had seven shots on target.
The only reason they didn’t walk away with a win is due to one man. Sven Ulreich. It could have been 3-1, 4-1 or worse if not for the Bavarian reserve keeper.
Ulreich made six saves and was a wall in front of goal. The Leverkusen goalkeeper Jans Blaswich, lamented the missed opportunity to bury a weakened Bayern side. “It’s tough to concede the goal the way we did.