“Harry Kane opened the scoring with a right-footed finish from the center of the box after Bayern won a free kick deep in their own half, worked the ball forward, and exploited Leverkusen's defensive shape.”
Pivotal“Edmond Tapsoba picked up a yellow card for a foul, compounding Leverkusen's growing disciplinary problems as frustration mounted against a Bayern side they simply could not contain.”
“Alejandro Grimaldo was shown a yellow card for an argument, a moment that encapsulated Leverkusen's exasperation as Bayern continued to dominate proceedings well into the second half.”
“Luis Díaz rounded off a commanding Bayern performance with a stoppage-time goal to make it 2-0, sealing their DFB Pokal final place and confirming Leverkusen's humbling exit.”
Pivotal
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
FC Bayern München
Outstanding performance
Bayer 04 Leverkusen•GoalkeeperBayern München were ruthless and systematic throughout, controlling this DFB Pokal semi-final from the moment Kane tucked away his 22nd-minute opener following a free-kick routine. The statistics tell an emphatic story: 20 shots to Leverkusen's four, eight big chances created to none, and a dominance index of 71 against 44 — this was a controlled, professional dismantling of a Leverkusen side that mustered just one shot on target across 90 minutes. Thomas Tuchel's men forced goalkeeper Lukáš Hrádecký into eight saves, a telling reminder of how relentlessly Bayern pressed forward while the hosts clung on through sheer defensive effort. Leverkusen's discipline frayed under the pressure — yellow cards for Tapsoba, Grimaldo, and Bayern's Pavlovic punctuated a fractious middle period — but the contest was effectively settled well before Díaz converted in stoppage time to make it 2-0, Bayern booking their place in the final with ease.
How entertaining was this match?
Luis Díaz is caught offside for FC Bayern München.
Offside called against FC Bayern München. Josip Stanisic is caught offside.
Aleix García from Bayer 04 Leverkusen wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Aleix García of Bayer 04 Leverkusen wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Joshua Kimmich of FC Bayern München.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 3 minutes of added time.
Bayer 04 Leverkusen win a corner after Kim Min-Jae concedes.
Alphonso Davies of FC Bayern München wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Aleix García from Bayer 04 Leverkusen wins a free kick on the right wing.
Foul by Luis Díaz for FC Bayern München.
Foul committed by Luis Díaz of FC Bayern München.
Montrell Culbreath of Bayer 04 Leverkusen wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Alphonso Davies of FC Bayern München.
Substitution for Bayer 04 Leverkusen: Malik Tillman comes on for Robert Andrich.
Substitution for FC Bayern München: Kim Min-Jae comes on for Jamal Musiala.
Attempt missed. Leon Goretzka of FC Bayern München takes a right-footed shot from outside the box.
Jarell Quansah's right-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked.
Foul committed by Exequiel Palacios of Bayer 04 Leverkusen.
Joshua Kimmich wins a free kick for FC Bayern München on the right wing.
Joshua Kimmich from FC Bayern München wins a free kick on the right wing.
Foul committed by Exequiel Palacios of Bayer 04 Leverkusen.
Substitution for Bayer 04 Leverkusen: Montrell Culbreath comes on for Nathan Tella.
Alejandro GrimaldoYellow CardAlejandro Grimaldo of Bayer 04 Leverkusen receives a yellow card.
FC Bayern München wins a corner, conceded by Jarell Quansah.
FC Bayern München win a corner, conceded by Jarell Quansah.
Substitution for FC Bayern München: Alphonso Davies comes on for Konrad Laimer.
Substitution for FC Bayern München: Leon Goretzka comes on for Aleksandar Pavlovic.
Patrik Schick of Bayer 04 Leverkusen misses the attempt with a header from the center of the box, sending it too high. Jarell Quansah provided the assist.
Ibrahim Maza from Bayer 04 Leverkusen wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Ibrahim Maza of Bayer 04 Leverkusen wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Nathan Tella from Bayer 04 Leverkusen misses a right-footed shot from the right side of the box, just to the right of the goal. Ibrahim Maza provided the assist.
Joshua Kimmich of FC Bayern München wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Nathan Tella of Bayer 04 Leverkusen.
Jamal Musiala's left-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. Harry Kane provided the assist.
Attempt missed. Harry Kane from FC Bayern München takes a right-footed shot from the right side of the box.
FC Bayern München wins a corner after Mark Flekken concedes.
Harry Kane's right-footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Mark Flekken, assisted by Jamal Musiala.
Ernest Poku from Bayer 04 Leverkusen wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Ernest Poku from Bayer 04 Leverkusen wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Attempt missed. Dayot Upamecano from FC Bayern München heads the ball from the left side of the six-yard box.
FC Bayern München wins a corner after Exequiel Palacios concedes.
Michael Olise of FC Bayern München wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Ibrahim Maza of Bayer 04 Leverkusen.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Josip Stanisic of FC Bayern München.
Foul by Konrad Laimer of FC Bayern München.
Nathan Tella from Bayer 04 Leverkusen wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Josip Stanisic's right-footed shot from the center of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Mark Flekken. The attempt was assisted by Jamal Musiala.
Luis Díaz is caught offside for FC Bayern München.
Foul committed by Aleksandar Pavlovic of FC Bayern München.
Exequiel Palacios from Bayer 04 Leverkusen wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Alejandro Grimaldo of Bayer 04 Leverkusen.
Foul committed by Alejandro Grimaldo of Bayer 04 Leverkusen.
Bayer 04 Leverkusen win a corner after Aleksandar Pavlovic concedes.
Corner awarded to Bayer 04 Leverkusen after a concession by Manuel Neuer.
Bayer 04 Leverkusen wins a corner after Manuel Neuer concedes.
Jamal Musiala's right-footed shot from a tough angle on the right is blocked. He was assisted by Michael Olise with a through ball.
Foul committed by Konrad Laimer of FC Bayern München.
Nathan Tella from Bayer 04 Leverkusen wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Jonathan Tah of FC Bayern München.
Patrik Schick from Bayer 04 Leverkusen wins a free kick in the attacking half.
The second half begins with the score at Bayer 04 Leverkusen 0, FC Bayern München 1.
First half ends with Bayer 04 Leverkusen trailing FC Bayern München 0-1.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 1 minute of added time.
Exequiel Palacios from Bayer 04 Leverkusen wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Konrad Laimer of FC Bayern München.
Michael Olise commits a handball for FC Bayern München.
Aleksandar PavlovicYellow CardAleksandar Pavlovic of FC Bayern München receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Ibrahim Maza from Bayer 04 Leverkusen wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Aleksandar Pavlovic of FC Bayern München.
Attempt missed. Harry Kane from FC Bayern München takes a right-footed shot from the center of the box.
Substitution for Bayer 04 Leverkusen: Ernest Poku comes on for Lucas Vázquez.
Edmond TapsobaYellow CardEdmond Tapsoba of Bayer 04 Leverkusen receives a yellow card for a foul.
Joshua Kimmich wins a free kick for FC Bayern München on the left wing.
Foul committed by Edmond Tapsoba of Bayer 04 Leverkusen.
Foul committed by Josip Stanisic of FC Bayern München.
Aleix García from Bayer 04 Leverkusen wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Nathan Tella from Bayer 04 Leverkusen wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Dayot Upamecano of FC Bayern München.
Foul by Konrad Laimer of FC Bayern München.
Lucas Vázquez wins a free kick for Bayer 04 Leverkusen in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Konrad Laimer of FC Bayern München.
Lucas Vázquez wins a free kick for Bayer 04 Leverkusen in the defensive half.
Nathan Tella of Bayer 04 Leverkusen commits a handball.
Aleksandar Pavlovic's left-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. Jamal Musiala provided the assist.
Attempt saved. Michael Olise from FC Bayern München has a left-footed shot from outside the box, but it's saved in the center of the goal by Mark Flekken of Bayer 04 Leverkusen, with an assist from Harry Kane.
Foul by Exequiel Palacios of Bayer 04 Leverkusen.
Foul committed by Exequiel Palacios of Bayer 04 Leverkusen.
Attempt saved. Joshua Kimmich's right-footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Mark Flekken. The assist came from Harry Kane.
Jamal Musiala's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Luis Díaz provided the assist.
assist: Jamal Musiala
Goal! FC Bayern München takes the lead 1-0 against Bayer 04 Leverkusen with a right-footed shot from Harry Kane from the center of the box.
Konrad Laimer is caught offside for FC Bayern München.
Jamal Musiala from FC Bayern München wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Robert Andrich of Bayer 04 Leverkusen.
Foul committed by Jonathan Tah of FC Bayern München.
Nathan Tella from Bayer 04 Leverkusen wins a free kick in the defensive half.
FC Bayern München wins a corner after Mark Flekken concedes.
FC Bayern München win a corner after Mark Flekken concedes.
FC Bayern München wins a corner after Mark Flekken concedes.
FC Bayern München wins a corner after Mark Flekken concedes.
Aleksandar Pavlovic of FC Bayern München wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Exequiel Palacios of Bayer 04 Leverkusen.
Foul committed by Edmond Tapsoba of Bayer 04 Leverkusen.
Jonathan Tah of FC Bayern München wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Bayer 04 Leverkusen wins a corner after Aleksandar Pavlovic concedes.
Attempt missed by Dayot Upamecano from FC Bayern München with a right-footed shot from the center of the box.
FC Bayern München is awarded a corner after Lucas Vázquez concedes it.
Jamal Musiala's header from the center of the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Luis Díaz's cross.
DFB-Pokal semifinal pits defending champions against Bayern's relentless machine. After a dramatic 1-1 Bundesliga draw with 10-man Bayern just weeks ago, Leverkusen gets another shot at the juggernaut seeking their 21st cup title.
