On 10 February, one of the matches of the 21st round of the German football championship took place. Bayer Leverkusen and Bayern Munich met.
German Championship, 21st round
Bayer (Leverkusen) - Bayern (Munich ) - 3:0 ( 1:0)
Goals: (18), Grimaldo (50), Jeremy Frimpong (90+5).
Warnings: Sacha Boey (36), Goretzka (62), Edmond Tapsoba (64), A. Adli (77), Hradecki (83)
In a thrilling Bundesliga match at the legendary BayArena, Bayer Leverkusen claimed an impressive 3-0 victory over Bayern Munich. The hosts put on a show for their fans, dominating the match from start to finish and successfully outplaying the reigning champions. Bayer Leverkusen made their intentions clear right at the start of the match, and it didn't take them long to be in on goal. In the 18th minute, Jan Stanisic beat the Bayern goalkeeper with a powerful shot, opening the scoring and giving his team a deserved lead. Bayern Munich, who were a force to be reckoned with, tried to fight back but faced a solid defence from Bayer Leverkusen. In the 36th minute, S. Boy received a yellow card for a rash challenge. The second half was no less tense, with both teams aiming for a goal. Bayer Leverkusen continued to show their skills in attack and doubled their lead in the 50th minute. A. Grimaldo took advantage of a Bayern defence error and coolly crossed the ball into the net, which delighted the crowd. "Bayern tried to regain control of the game and made two substitutions in the 60th minute: D. Upamecano and J. Kimmich replaced two players who were unable to fulfil their duties. However, their efforts were in vain as Bayer Leverkusen continued to dominate the pitch. In the 62nd minute, L. Goretzka received a yellow card for a foul, adding to Bayern's frustration.
Bayer Leverkusen were not left out either: E. Tapsoba received a yellow card in the 64th minute. As the match progressed, both teams made additional substitutions to bring in fresh energy. In the 65th minute, Bayer Leverkusen brought on N. Tella, who replaced J. Frimpong. Bayern Munich also made a substitution, replacing L. Goretzka with M. Tella in the 71st minute. Tension was building as the match progressed, and it was no surprise that A. Adli of Bayer Leverkusen received a yellow card in the 77th minute. In the 81st minute Bayern made a double substitution: S. Boy came on in place of R. Guerreiro, and J. Musial replaced E. M. Choupo-Moting. In response, Bayer Leverkusen also made a substitution in the 82nd minute when A. Adli was replaced by J. Hofmann. The match became increasingly physical and in the 83rd minute, Bayer player L. Gradecki was sent off. As time waned, both teams made further substitutions, trying to turn the match in their favour. In the 90th minute, F. Wirtz replaced A. Glozek and G. Puerta replaced A. Grimaldo. At the end of an impressive game, Bayer Leverkusen scored the third and final goal in the 90th minute. J. Frimpong found the spot in the goal net, sealing his team's victory and infuriating the fans. The match ended in a resounding 3-0 victory for Bayer Leverkusen, cementing their place as a formidable force in the Bundesliga. Players and fans celebrated in unison as they witnessed a truly unforgettable victory over the reigning champions, Bayern Munich.
The next round of matches await the rivals: Heidenheim vs Bayer, Bochum vs Bayern.
| Bayer | Bayern | |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Kicks to the goal | 1 |
| 13 | Kicks | 9 |
| 3 | Blocked shots | 3 |
| 10 | Penalty kicks | 4 |
| 3 | Kicks from outside the penalty area | 5 |
| 11 | Offences | 13 |
| 4 | Corner | 5 |
| 3 | Offsides | 1 |
| 39% | Ball possession | 61% |
| 3 | Yellow cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 1 | Keeper saves | 5 |
| 417 | Total assists | 642 |
| 343 | Accurate assists | 571 |
| 82% | Accuracy of passes | 89% |