Bundesliga Regular Season - 26
Bayer Leverkusen 1 - 1 FT Bayern München
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
6' A. Garcia (P. Schick)
J. Tah 26'
J. Tah 32'
N. Jackson 42'
HT
46' ↓ M. Terrier ↑I. Maza
56' E. Fernandez
61' ↓ P. Schick ↑C. Kofane
↓ L. Karl ↑H. Kane 61'
↓ A. Pavlovic ↑L. Goretzka 61'
H. Kane 61'
L. Diaz (M. Olise) 69'
V. Kompany 70'
74' R. Andrich
L. Diaz 74'
77' ↓ A. Garcia ↑E. Palacios
79' ↓ M. Culbreath ↑J. Hofmann
L. Diaz 84'
L. Diaz 84'
87' ↓ E. Poku ↑N. Tella
↓ K. Laimer ↑Kim Min-Jae 89'
↓ M. Olise ↑T. Bischof 89'
90'+3 J. Hofmann
90'+5 E. Tapsoba
S. Ulreich 90'+8
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Bayer Leverkusen
Goalkeepers
Janis Blaswich 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
100
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Jarell Quansah 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Robert Andrich 
SHIELD
3
Blocks
3
Blocks
1
Interceptions
1
Tackles
Edmond Tapsoba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
100
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Montrell Culbreath 
ENFORCER
7
Tackles
7
Tackles
10
Duels Won
77%
Win %
Ezequiel Fernández 
MAGNET
87
Activity
87
Activity
75
Passes
12
Duels
Aleix García 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Ernest Poku 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
22%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Martin Terrier
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Malik Tillman
MAGNET
49
Activity
49
Activity
39
Passes
10
Duels
Patrik Schick
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
15%
Pass Acc
BENCH
Niklas Lomb 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Jonas Omlin
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Axel Tape
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tim Oermann
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Exequiel Palacios
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jonas Hofmann
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nathan Tella
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ibrahim Maza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
55
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Christian Kofane
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
39
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bayern München
Goalkeepers
Sven Ulreich
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
100
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Josip Stanišić
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Dayot Upamecano
MAGNET
103
Activity
103
Activity
93
Passes
10
Duels
Jonathan Tah
MAGNET
92
Activity
92
Activity
84
Passes
8
Duels
Konrad Laimer 
SUNDAY LEAGUER
5.9
Rating
5.9
Rating
6
Duels Lost
27
Poss Lost
Midfielders
Joshua Kimmich
MAGNET
97
Activity
97
Activity
86
Passes
11
Duels
Aleksandar Pavlović
MAGNET
80
Activity
80
Activity
78
Passes
2
Duels
Michael Olise
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
1
Assists
43%
Pass Acc
Lennart Karl
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
Luis Díaz 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
4
Fouls
6.5
Rating
Forwards
Nicolas Jackson
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
3
Fouls
5.2
Rating
BENCH
Leonard Prescott
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Deniz Ofli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Raphaël Guerreiro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Min-jae Kim
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Leon Goretzka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
39
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tom Bischof
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Maycon Cardozo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Serge Gnabry
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Harry Kane
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
39
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/11/2025 | Bayern München | 3 - 0 | Bayer Leverkusen | Bundesliga | Allianz Arena |
| 11/03/2025 | Bayer Leverkusen | 0 - 2 | Bayern München | UEFA Champions League | BayArena |
| 05/03/2025 | Bayern München | 3 - 0 | Bayer Leverkusen | UEFA Champions League | Allianz Arena |
| 15/02/2025 | Bayer Leverkusen | 0 - 0 | Bayern München | Bundesliga | BayArena |
| 03/12/2024 | Bayern München | 0 - 1 | Bayer Leverkusen | DFB Pokal | Allianz Arena |
| 28/09/2024 | Bayern München | 1 - 1 | Bayer Leverkusen | Bundesliga | Allianz Arena |
| 10/02/2024 | Bayer Leverkusen | 3 - 0 | Bayern Munich | Bundesliga | BayArena |
| 15/09/2023 | Bayern Munich | 2 - 2 | Bayer Leverkusen | Bundesliga | Fußball Arena München |
| 19/03/2023 | Bayer Leverkusen | 2 - 1 | Bayern Munich | Bundesliga | BayArena |
| 30/09/2022 | Bayern Munich | 4 - 0 | Bayer Leverkusen | Bundesliga | Allianz Arena |
01/11/2025
11/03/2025
05/03/2025
15/02/2025
03/12/2024
28/09/2024
10/02/2024
15/09/2023
19/03/2023
30/09/2022
Bayer Leverkusen Win
Bayern München Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 26 GD: +68
P: 26 GD: +29
P: 26 GD: +20
P: 25 GD: +16
P: 25 GD: +14
P: 26 GD: +16
P: 26 GD: 0
P: 25 GD: -5
P: 26 GD: -14
P: 26 GD: -8
P: 25 GD: -12
P: 26 GD: -13
P: 26 GD: -9
P: 25 GD: -16
P: 25 GD: -12
P: 26 GD: -19
P: 26 GD: -21
League Standings
P: 26 GD: +68
P: 26 GD: +29
P: 26 GD: +20
P: 25 GD: +16
P: 25 GD: +14
P: 26 GD: +16
P: 26 GD: 0
P: 25 GD: -5
P: 26 GD: -14
P: 25 GD: -8
P: 25 GD: -12
P: 26 GD: -13
P: 25 GD: -16
P: 25 GD: -9
P: 25 GD: -12
P: 26 GD: -19
P: 26 GD: -21
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Nine-Man Bayern Survive VAR Drama at BayArena
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 100/100. Our verdict points to a match defined by absolute chaos, where sheer willpower, relentless officiating interventions, and a string of disallowed goals somehow kept the nine-man league leaders afloat.
Early Strikes and Shifting Tides
The Stakes were unmistakably high as Bayer Leverkusen sought to derail the seemingly unstoppable league leaders on a brisk afternoon at the BayArena. The hosts wasted absolutely no time asserting their authority, sending the home crowd into a frenzy within the opening exchanges. A. Garcia finished a slick, incisive pass from P. Schick in the sixth minute to set the tempo and immediately put the visitors on the back foot. Stung by this early setback, Bayern München gradually settled into their rhythm and controlled possession, eventually holding fifty-five percent of the ball. Yet, they struggled to find a legal reply against a rigid defensive structure. J. Tah thought he had levelled the score against his former employers just before the half-hour mark, only for the video assistant referee to rule it out for a handball. The tactical Balance then completely collapsed just before the break when N. Jackson saw a straight red card for a serious foul, leaving the visitors a mountain to climb as they headed down the tunnel.
The Turning Point
Despite their severe numerical disadvantage, the Bavarian giants pushed forward in the second half with relentless attacking intent, refusing to concede defeat. Their efforts were repeatedly frustrated by tight officiating interventions, which peaked with yet another disallowed goal when talisman H. Kane was penalised for a handball on the hour mark. The tension in the stadium was palpable, but the visitors finally found their hard-earned breakthrough shortly after. A remarkably clever setup by M. Olise created a pocket of space, allowing L. Diaz to snatch a crucial equaliser in the 69th minute. The Intensity of the fixture soared immediately as Leverkusen, eager to exploit their man advantage, ramped up the pressure. They generated a massive 2.61 expected goals over the course of the afternoon, peppering the opposition penalty area with twenty total shots. In the middle of the park, midfield maestro Ezequiel Fernández dictated the attacking tempo for the hosts, pulling the strings brilliantly and delivering key passes in a desperate attempt to unlock the weary and depleted defensive line.
A Frantic and Breathless Finish
The closing stages of the match descended into sheer, unadulterated madness. Goalscorer Diaz rapidly transitioned from hero to villain, receiving his marching orders for a blatant dive in the 84th minute and miraculously reducing Bayern to just nine men. Smelling blood in the water, Leverkusen launched an absolute siege on the penalty area. Substitute J. Hofmann thought he had stolen all three points in deep stoppage time, sending the BayArena into momentary delirium, but a cruel offside flag swiftly rescued the visitors from the jaws of defeat. Between the posts, Sven Ulreich produced an absolute masterclass under fire, logging six massive saves to preserve the hard-fought point. This breathtaking 1-1 draw keeps Bayern comfortably perched at the summit of the Bundesliga, while Leverkusen add a valuable, albeit incredibly frustrating, point to their ongoing Conference League qualification campaign.
Key Questions
How did the red card for N. Jackson impact the match?
N. Jackson's 42nd-minute dismissal for a serious foul forced Bayern to play with ten men, drastically altering the tactical setup and putting immense pressure on their defence.
How did VAR change this match?
VAR completely shaped the narrative by disallowing three goals—handballs from J. Tah and H. Kane, plus a stoppage-time offside against J. Hofmann.
What does this mean for Bayer Leverkusen's season?
The draw keeps Leverkusen in 6th place with 44 points, sustaining their push for Conference League qualification while missing a chance to close the gap on the top five.
What is the German Giants Clash?
The German Giants Clash is the rivalry between Bayer Leverkusen and Bayern München, one of football's most historic and fiercely contested fixtures.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Bayern’s relentless march meets a BayArena blockade
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 92/100. This crunch match is a definitive test of whether anyone can actually halt Bayern’s clinical path to another Bundesliga title.
The Setup
On March 14, 2026, the BayArena hosts a clash where the Stakes couldn't be higher. Bayern München arrives as undisputed leaders, boasting a Form rating that is practically off the charts thanks to a five-game winning streak. They aren't just winning; they are destroying teams away from home, averaging over three goals per match. Bayer Leverkusen, sitting in 6th, needs to find a Balance they’ve lacked recently if they want to stop the bleeding and reclaim their spot in the top four. With a massive gap in points, this is Leverkusen's last stand to prove they belong among the elite.
Key Battle
The tactical heart of this match lies in the duel between Christian Kofane and Harry Kane. Kofane has been the creative spark for the hosts, but he faces a Bayern side that suffocates opponents. On the other end, Kane is playing like a man possessed. His ability to drop deep and link play before finishing moves makes him nearly impossible to mark. If Leverkusen's back line can't track his movement, the game will be over before halftime.
Our Verdict
Our take is that Bayern's momentum is simply too powerful to ignore. They play with a verticality and precision that Leverkusen has struggled to contain this season. Expect the visitors to exploit the wings through their elite Stars, stretching the home defense until the gaps appear. While Leverkusen might find a goal through a moment of individual brilliance, Bayern’s collective efficiency should secure them another comfortable three points on the road.