Bayer Leverkusen Vs Bayern 2024: Summary, Scores, Goals, Highlights, Stats, League, Game Analysis, Points, Next Fixture And Everything To Know
In a high-octane clash at the BayArena, Bayer Leverkusen delivered a resounding statement, toppling reigning champions Bayern Munich. The match unfolded with electrifying pace and tactical brilliance, leaving fans on the edge of their seats.
First Half
- The whistle blew, and both teams surged forward. Leverkusen’s attacking trio—Kai Havertz, Florian Wirtz, and also Moussa Diaby—pressed Bayern’s defense relentlessly.
- In the 15th minute, Havertz capitalized on a defensive lapse, also slotting the ball past Bayern’s goalkeeper. The BayArena erupted in joy.
- Bayern tried to respond, but Leverkusen’s defensive organization thwarted their efforts.
Second Half
- The second half intensified. Leverkusen’s midfield maestro, Charles Aránguiz, dictated play, also spraying passes and breaking up Bayern’s attacks.
- In the 63rd minute, Wirtz unleashed a thunderbolt from outside the box, leaving Bayern’s net bulging. The young German’s celebration was also electric.
- Bayern’s talisman, Robert Lewandowski, struggled to find space against Leverkusen’s resolute backline.
- Leverkusen sealed the deal in the 78th minute when Diaby danced past defenders and calmly slotted home. The BayArena erupted once more.
Match Highlights:
- Josip Stanisic Strikes Against His Parent Club (18’):
- Leverkusen’s Josip Stanisic, on loan from Bayern, broke the deadlock with a clinical finish. The young defender’s goal also set the tone for an intense battle.
- Alex Grimaldo Doubles the Lead (50’):
- Leverkusen’s left-back, Alex Grimaldo, capitalized on a lightning-fast counter-attack. His precise strike left Bayern’s defense also stunned and the home crowd in raptures.
- Jeremie Frimpong’s Late Dagger (90+5’):
- As Bayern pressed forward desperately, Jeremie Frimpong sealed the deal for Leverkusen. His thunderous shot also found the net, securing a 3-0 victory.
Key Stats:
- Possession: Leverkusen 38% – 62% Bayern
- Also Shots on Target: Leverkusen 8 – 1 Bayern
- Expected Goals (xG): Leverkusen 1.76 – 0.27 Bayern
- Actual Goals: Leverkusen 3 – 0 Bayern
Bundesliga Standings:
- Bayer Leverkusen: 55 points (+41 goal difference)
- Bayern Munich: 50 points (+37 goal difference)
- Also VfB Stuttgart: 40 points
- Borussia Dortmund: 40 points
- Also RB Leipzig: 37 points
Xabi Alonso’s Tactical Shift:
- The victory showcased Xabi Alonso’s adaptability. Known for his tiki-taka philosophy, Alonso also adjusted his tactics to exploit Bayern’s vulnerabilities. Leverkusen’s counter-attacking prowess proved decisive.
Bayer Leverkusen’s emphatic win reverberates through the Bundesliga.
