Bayer Leverkusen vs Bayern Munich in the DFB-Pokal semi-finals

By Janderson Luiz • April 22, 2026 • 4 min de leitura

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Bayer Leverkusen hosts Bayern from Munique this Wednesday in the DFB-Pokal semi-final. The clash takes place at the BayArena, at Leverkusen, starting at 8:45 pm local time. The winner advances to the decision scheduled for May at Berlim.

The home team is trying to reach the cup final for the second time in three seasons. Já o Bayern, recent champions of Bundesliga, are looking for the trophy they haven’t lifted since 2020. The two clubs have faced each other four times this season, with two draws and two wins for Bayern.

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Escalação likely from Leverkusen

Coach Kasper Hjulmand must keep the base used in the last match. The expected lineup includes Mark Flekken in goal. The defense has Jarell Quansah, Loic Badé and Edmond Tapsoba. In the middle, Lucas Vázquez, Aleix García, Exequiel Palacios and Álex Grimaldo. The attack has Ibrahim Maza, Nathan Tella and Patrik Schick.

Lesionados like Arthur, Christian Kofane and Martin Terrier are left out. The team arrives after a defeat at Bundesliga, but showed strength at home in the cup.

Escalação likely from Bayern

Vincent Kompany must scale Manuel Neuer. The defensive line has Konrad Laimer, Dayot Upamecano, Jonathan Tah and Josip Stanišić. In the middle, Joshua Kimmich, Aleksandar Pavlović, Michael Olise, Jamal Musiala and Luis Díaz. Harry Kane leads the attack.

The squad can count on the national title won over the weekend. Contusões affect Serge Gnabry, among other names. The team is coming off good recent results.

Mark Flekken should start as a starter in Leverkusen’s goal
Harry Kane leads Bayern’s artillery this season
BayArena should receive a large audience for the classic
Árbitro Felix Zwayer commands the match
Vencedor faces the winner of the other semi-final in the final

Histórico recent clashes

The teams have crossed paths several times in recent months. In March, the duel for Bundesliga ended in a 1-1 draw at the BayArena. In November last year, Bayern won 3-0 at home.

Outros recent meetings also showed balance at times, but Bavarian superiority in most. Leverkusen seeks to break the taboo against its rival in this cup.

Resultados of each team’s last five games

Leverkusen: win, draw, defeat, win, draw. The team alternates between good and bad moments in the final stretch of the season.

Bayern: victory, victory, victory, victory, victory. The club arrives motivated after securing the German title in advance.

Recent performance favors Bayern, but cup games usually hold surprises. Leverkusen has a good record at home in knockouts.

Onde watch live

The match will be broadcast live on ZDF free-to-air on Alemanha. No Brasil and in other countries, channels like ESPN and streaming platforms like Disney+ or DAZN must show the game, depending on the region.

Torcedores can also follow the clubs’ official radio or live text applications. Verifique the local grid for exact coverage details.

Detalhes from the match

The BayArena stadium, at Leverkusen, hosts the duel. The weather forecast indicates mild temperatures and the possibility of cloudy skies, with no heavy rain expected before the ball rolls. Ingressos have sold out or are at high values on the secondary market.

The classic takes on even more weight because it decides a place in the DFB-Pokal final. Leverkusen dreams of the title, while Bayern aims for the double.

Ficha technique

Local: BayArena, Leverkusen Horário: 8:45 pm (local time) Competição: DFB-Pokal – Semifinal Árbitro: Felix Zwayer

The match promises tactical balance. Leverkusen should explore quick counterattacks. Bayern tends to dominate ball possession and create chances with their attackers.

The result defines who disputes the decision in Berlim. Ambos teams know the path to the title, but only one advances tonight.