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Bayern Munich Edges Out Bayer Leverkusen in Tense Champions League Clash
Leverkusen, Germany – Bayern Munich secured a 2-0 victory over Bayer Leverkusen in a hard-fought Champions League Round of 16 match at the BayArena. The game, played on March 11th, 2025, was characterized by numerous yellow cards and goal-scoring opportunities for both sides.
Leverkusen controlled possession (53%), registering 16 shots (2 on target) and 13 corners, but their inability to convert chances proved costly. Bayern, with 47% possession, proved more clinical, managing 12 shots (5 on target). The goals arrived in the second half, with Harry Kane breaking the deadlock in the 52nd minute, assisted by Joshua Kimmich, and Alphonso Davies sealing the win in the 71st minute, thanks to a Kane assist.
The match was punctuated by a total of 37 fouls (24 by Leverkusen and 13 by Bayern) and seven yellow cards: Laimer and Coman (Bayern), Hermoso, Alonso, Xhaka, and Schick (Leverkusen), with Kane also receiving a yellow card late in the game. Despite Leverkusen’s territorial dominance, Bayern’s efficiency in front of goal proved decisive.
Substitutions bayer leverkusen: at minute 38 R. Andrich came in and M. Hermoso went out., at minute 65 V. Boniface came in and Arthur went out., at minute 65 A. Adli came in and A. Garcia went out., at minute 84 E. Buendia came in and A. Grimaldo went out.
Substitutions bayern münchen: at minute 46 J. Stanisic came in and K. Laimer went out., at minute 58 S. Gnabry came in and K. Coman went out., at minute 70 H. Ito came in and M. Olise went out., at minute 84 J. Palhinha came in and L. Goretzka went out., at minute 84 T. Muller came in and H. Kane went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Bayer Leverkusen
Bayern München
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