Bayer Leverkusen 0-2 Bayern Munich: Initial Observations and Reactions
FC Bayern overcame a feisty Leverkusen side to advance to the DFB-Pokal Cup final next month.
Bayern Munich's English forward #09 Harry Kane scores the opening goal during the German Cup (DFB-Pokal) semi-final football match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and FC Bayern Munich in Leverkusen, western Germany on April 22, 2026. (Photo by INA FASSBENDER / AFP via Getty Images) / DFB REGULATIONS PROHIBIT ANY USE OF PHOTOGRAPHS AS IMAGE SEQUENCES AND QUASI-VIDEO. | AFP via Getty Images Fulltime Observations This game was incredibly one-sided for a 2-0 scoreline.
Bayern dominated possession but could not finish. Leverkusen’s attack lacked any sort of real threat. Hats off to Mark Flekken.
The Leverkusen goalkeeper had a number of big saves that usually find the back of the net for Bayern. Dayot Upamecano, Jonathan Tah, and Alphonso Davies were exceptional tonight, immediately shutting down every Leverkusen attack. Manuel Neuer only had to make one actual save.
That was a brutally physical match. Bayern persevered but will need a hard reset before taking on a more tactically challenging PSG side. Bayern’s three-game road tour continues with a Bundesliga match at Mainz on Saturday.
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