Bayern Munich has historically dominated matches against Bayer Leverkusen. The last three encounters resulted in no losses for Bayern. On April 22, 2026, Bayern faced Leverkusen in the DFB-Pokal semi-finals at BayArena.
Bayern Munich won the match 2-0. Harry Kane scored the first goal early on. The team maintained a strong grip on the game throughout.
Bayer Leverkusen struggled offensively, managing only one shot on target. Their formation was a 3-4-2-1, but it did not yield results. In contrast, Bayern’s starting XI featured a 4-2-3-1 formation.
Jamal Musiala made his first start since Serge Gnabry’s injury. His presence added depth to Bayern’s midfield. Alphonso Davies came on late in the second half for Konrad Laimer.
Bayern’s performance showcased their dominance this season. Observers noted that it is a kind of performance that shows Bayern have outgrown competition domestically.
Details remain unconfirmed about how this match will affect future lineups. Vincent Kompany should reconsider his strategy moving forward. He might not select any starters from this game for their weekend match against Mainz.
With this victory, Bayern Munich advanced to their first Pokalfinale appearance in six years. They aim to continue their strong form as they pursue more silverware this season.
The fans of Bayer Leverkusen had hoped for an upset but were disappointed by the outcome. Their last Bundesliga game saw them dominate possession with 71%, yet they could not replicate that success against Bayern.
