Bayern Munich has historically dominated matches against Bayer Leverkusen, with the last three encounters resulting in no losses for Bayern. On April 22, 2026, this trend continued as Bayern secured a 2-0 victory in the DFB-Pokal semi-final held at BayArena.
Harry Kane opened the scoring early in the match, putting Bayern ahead and setting the tone for a dominant performance. Leverkusen struggled to respond, managing only one shot on target throughout the game—a stark contrast to Bayern’s control.
Jamal Musiala made his first start since Serge Gnabry’s injury, contributing to Bayern’s fluid attack. Alphonso Davies was brought on late in the second half, adding fresh legs to an already strong lineup.
The statistics paint a clear picture: Bayern maintained 67% possession in their last game against Stuttgart and continued that trend against Leverkusen. In contrast, Leverkusen had enjoyed 71% possession in their previous Bundesliga match against Augsburg but failed to translate that into meaningful chances.
Observers noted that this match highlighted the gap between the two teams. “It is the kind of performance that shows that Bayern Munich have utterly outgrown any and all possible competition domestically this season,” remarked one analyst.
Vincent Kompany, Leverkusen’s coach, faced criticism for his team’s lack of offensive threat. Post-match, he stated, “The difference in approach may seem intuitive, but it isn’t an easy thing for a coach to pull off.” He also suggested that no starters from this game should feature against Mainz on the weekend—an indication of his desire to regroup quickly.
Bayern’s victory not only secures them a spot in the Pokalfinale for the first time in six years but also emphasizes their current form. With Harry Kane now boasting nine goals this season and four in his last ten games, he remains a key player for them moving forward.
As fans look ahead, they will be eager to see how both teams respond in their upcoming fixtures. Bayer Leverkusen will be hoping to cause an almighty upset as they take on Bayern Munich again soon—this time with renewed determination.
