Leverkusen eliminates Bayern Munich from the German Cup.. and Neuer is sent off for the first time in his career

 

Leverkusen eliminates Bayern Munich from the German Cup.. and Neuer is sent off for the first time in his career

Leverkusen eliminates Bayern Munich from the German Cup.. and Neuer is sent off for the first time in his career

Bayer Leverkusen achieved a difficult victory over Bayern Munich 1-0, eliminating them from the German Cup, during their match that brought them together on Tuesday evening at the "Allianz Arena" stadium, in the round of 16 of the German Cup for the current season 2024-25.

Bayern vs. Leverkusen match events

German goalkeeper Manuel Neuer was sent off early in the 17th minute after a violent intervention on the Leverkusen striker, to be the first expulsion in the career of the 38-year-old.

Bayern vs. Leverkusen

The complex against Bayern Munich in the German Cup continues since its last title in the 2019-2020 season, which witnessed its crowning with the treble, by defeating Leverkusen 4-2, in the final of the competition.

Bayern Munich's Belgian coach Vincent Kompany missed the team's top scorer, English star Harry Kane, due to injury.

Bayern Munich top the Bundesliga table with 30 points, ahead of second-placed Eintracht Frankfurt by 7 points.

While Bayer Leverkusen is in third place in the Bundesliga table with 23 points.

Bayern's lineup against Leverkusen

Goalkeeper: Manuel Neuer.

Defense: Laimer, Upamecano, Kim Min-jae, Alphonso Davies.

Midfield: Joshua Kimmich, Jamal Musiala, Leon Goretzka.

Attack: Michael Olise, Leroy Sane, Kingsley Coman.

While Bayer Leverkusen's lineup is as follows:

Goalkeeper: Matej Kovač.

Defense: Mukiele, Jonathan Tah, Edmond Tapsoya, Piero Hincapie.

Midfield: Granit Xhaka, Robert Andric, Exequiel Palacios.

Attack: Jérémie Frimpong, Florian Wirtz, Alex Grimaldo.