Bayern Munich Secure 2-0 Victory Over Bayer Leverkusen in DFB-Pokal Semifinal
FC Bayern Munich advanced to the DFB-Pokal final with a 2-0 win against Bayer Leverkusen on April 22, 2026, in Leverkusen, western Germany. Goals from Harry Kane and Luis Díaz secured the victory for the German Rekordmeister.
According to the match report, Kane opened the scoring for Bayern Munich, while Díaz added a second goal to seal the deal. The team recorded 10 shots on target compared to Leverkusen’s single effort, dominating proceedings throughout the match.
Manuel Neuer made a crucial save in the 52nd minute to deny Nathan Tella as Leverkusen pushed for an equalizer. He also came off his line to head clear a goal kick from Mark Flekken, preventing a potential counterattack.
In the second half, Vincent Kompany brought on Leon Goretzka, Kim Min-jae, and Alphonso Davies to strengthen the side as Leverkusen became more expansive. Despite creating numerous chances, Bayern expressed regret over not scoring more.
After the final whistle, Harry Kane described the performance as “top” from start to finish, praising the team’s effort and expressing confidence ahead of the final.
Bayern Munich will now face the winner of the other semifinal in the DFB-Pokal final at the Olympiastadion in Berlin, marking their first appearance in the showpiece in six years.
Key Takeaways
- Harry Kane and Luis Díaz scored the goals in Bayern Munich’s 2-0 win over Bayer Leverkusen.
- Manuel Neuer made two important saves, including stopping Nathan Tella and clearing a goal kick.
- Bayern Munich had 10 shots on target to Leverkusen’s 1, showing clear dominance.
- Vincent Kompany made tactical changes in the second half, introducing Goretzka, Davies, and Kim Min-jae.
- Harry Kane called it a “top performance” and lamented the missed chances to score more.
- The victory sends Bayern to the DFB-Pokal final for the first time since 2020.