22 Apr 2026

Bayern 2-0 Leverkusen: DFB Pokal semi win

FC Bayern München booked their place in the DFB Pokal final with a controlled 2-0 win over Bayer 04 Leverkusen at the BayArena. Harry Kane struck in the 22nd minute and Luis Díaz sealed it in stoppage time, capping a night where Bayern’s attack kept knocking until the door finally gave way.

Kane strikes early, Díaz settles it late

Bayern started sharper and were ahead on 22 minutes. Jamal Musiala slipped a neat pass into Kane, who finished low from inside the box for 1-0. It was one of eight big chances Bayern created on the night, even if the finishing boots needed a second lace-up.

Leverkusen pushed late, but a swift move in added time put the tie to bed. Leon Goretzka, on for the final stretch, fed Díaz, who fired in at 90+3 to make it 2-0. Moments later a separate Díaz effort was not awarded after a VAR check, but the outcome was already decided.

Bayern control the flow

The visitors carried the attacking threat throughout. Bayern led shots 20-4 and shots on target 11-1, with 45 touches in the box to Leverkusen’s 16. They also edged possession 53-47, completed more passes (580-508), and logged 70 final-third entries compared to 36.

Leverkusen competed in duels, winning 52% overall and 54% on the ground. They also hit the post once. But the final ball wasn’t there and they finished with zero big chances created. Referee Felix Zwayer kept a firm line: two yellows for the hosts (Edmond Tapsoba 38’, Alejandro Grimaldo 76’) and one for Bayern (Aleksandar Pavlović 43’).

Standout performers and Sofascore Ratings

– Mark Flekken did everything to keep Leverkusen alive, making 8 saves (3 “big”) and earning a 9.2 Sofascore Rating on Sofascore.
– Joshua Kimmich ran the midfield with 112 passes (97 accurate), 128 touches and a 7.7 Sofascore Rating.
– Harry Kane scored, took 5 shots, created 4 chances and posted a 7.9 Sofascore Rating despite a few misses.
– Luis Díaz was a constant outlet: 4 shots on target, a late goal, 7 progressive carries and an 8.5 Sofascore Rating.
– At the back, Dayot Upamecano and Jonathan Tah both impressed defensively, each at 7.5 on Sofascore. Michael Olise and Musiala supplied creativity, combining for 10 key passes and 5 big chances created.

Lineups and changes that mattered

Leverkusen lined up 3-4-2-1 and had to adjust early, with Ernest Poku replacing Lucas Vázquez at 39’. Nathan Tella was lively and hit the woodwork before going off on 77’. Kasper Hjulmand also introduced Malik Tillman for Robert Andrich late on.

Bayern’s 4-2-3-1 gave them width and passing lanes. Vincent Kompany’s tweaks worked: Goretzka arrived on 73’ and assisted the clincher; Alphonso Davies (74’) and Min-jae Kim (84’) helped lock things down, with Kim even involved in the build-up before the second goal. Manuel Neuer was mostly untroubled and finished with one save and a 7.4 Sofascore Rating.

What’s next

With this DFB Pokal semifinal win, Bayern move on to the final and carry momentum from a performance that mixed control with persistence. Leverkusen’s effort was there, their goalkeeper was excellent, but the lack of clear chances told the story. Track upcoming fixtures, live momentum graphs and Sofascore Ratings for both clubs on Sofascore.