Bayer Leverkusen 2-4 Bayern Munich – Bayern Munich came from behind to continue their 100% record since the football returned away at a Bayern Leverkusen side who lost ground in the race for Champions League football.
First half:
It was hosts Bayer Leverkusen who took the lead after just 9 minutes when striker Lucas Alario put the ball past Manuel Neuer at the near post, despite the goal originally being ruled out for offside, VAR overturned the decision and BayerLeverkusen took a much needed lead.
Bayern Munich had a glorious chance to equalise in the 24thminute through star man Robert Lewandowski however with the striker falling backwards his header lacked power which allowed Leverkusen keeper Lukas Hradecky to make an easy save out of what looked like it would be a certain goal.
Bayern Munich did equalise just a few minutes later when Kingsley Coman finished well in a one on one situation to score his sixth goal of the season to put the league leaders back on level terms.
Bayern Munich would then take the lead just four minutes before half time when Leon Goretzka scored his second goal in four matches when his left footed shot beat Hradecky despite the keeper getting a hand to it, Munich took a much needed lead before half time.
Bayern Munich would then add to their tally when winger Serge Gnabry made it three before half time when he lobbed the ball over Hradecky to give Munich a comfortable lead going in to the break as the league leaders were now cruising.
Second half:
65 minutes played and of course Robert Lewandowski scored once again heading home after a fine cross from Thomas Muller as the Polish striker made it 30 goals for the season to give Bayern Munich a 1-4 lead and seal the points for Bayern Munich against a lack lustre Leverkusen side.
Bayer Leverkusen had an opportunity to pull a goal back when winger Moussa Diaby forced a save out of Munich keeper Manuel Neuer who although it looked as though the shot might have been going over the crossbar anyway.
Leverkusen did get their reward just a minute from the end when substitute Florian Wirtz scored an impressive left footed curling shot beyond the despairing Manuel Neuer to make it 2-4 and make the score line a little more respectable for Peter Bosz side.
Match rating – 7.5/10
Man of the match:
Leon Goretzka – The German has been in fine form since the return of the Bundesliga and today was no different with a goal and an assist to his name with a dominant midfield display.
Fascinating facts:
Robert Lewandowski has now equalled his best Bundesliga goal tally with 30 goals to his name.
This was Kingsley Coman’s first ever goal against BayerLeverkusen.
Bayern Munich have now won 10 games in a row in all competitions.
Bayer Leverkusen have now lost back to back home games for the first time this season.
Bayern Munich haven’t lost an away game since December.
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