Leverkusen Shocks Bayern Munich with 1-0 Win! ⚽️
Hey soccer fans! Did you hear the big news? Bayer Leverkusen pulled off an amazing surprise by beating Bayern Munich 1-0 in the German Cup (also known as the DFB-Pokal) on Tuesday!
This was a super exciting match because Bayern Munich, one of the best teams in Germany, hadn’t lost a game in the league or the cup this season. But guess what? Leverkusen changed that!
What Happened?
In the 17th minute, Bayern’s goalkeeper, Manuel Neuer, got a red card! 😲 That means he was sent off the field for a foul outside the penalty area. It’s the first time the 38-year-old goalie has ever been sent off in his long career!
Even though Bayern had one less player, they still fought hard and had some good chances to score. But in the 69th minute, Leverkusen’s Nathan Tella, who had just come into the game, scored a fantastic header from an awesome cross by Alex Grimaldo! 🎯
Why Is This Important?
This win means Leverkusen moves on to the quarterfinals of the German Cup! It’s also a big deal because Bayern Munich hasn’t been able to win the cup since 2020, and they won’t get the chance this year either.
Fun Facts
- Leverkusen’s coach, Xabi Alonso, has won all nine of his German Cup matches as a coach! 🎉
- Both teams were missing their star strikers because of injuries.
- This is the fifth game in a row that Leverkusen hasn’t lost to Bayern Munich!
What an exciting game! Did you get to watch it? Who do you think will win the German Cup now? Let us know! 🥳
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
