Bayer Leverkusen defeated Bayern Munich 1-0 in the DFB-Pokal Round of 16 on December 3, 2024, at the Allianz Arena.
Bayern faced a tremendous struggle after goalkeeper Manuel Neuer was sent off in the 17th minute for a professional foul, forcing the hosts to play with 10 men for the most of the game.
Despite their numerical disadvantage, Bayern held the game scoreless until the 69th minute, when Nathan Tella scored the crucial goal for Leverkusen, assisted by Álex Grimaldo.
Bayern struggled to mount a comeback and eventually departed the competition. Leverkusen's victory highlights their good ftom this season.
After the match XABI ALONSO:
"IT'S AN IMPORTANT NIGHT FOR US. TO WIN HERE TONIGHT AGAINST FC BAYERN, WHO HAVE BEEN VERY STRONG THIS SEASON, IS SOMETHING SPECIAL. IN THE END WE ARE SUPER HAPPY".