Tella goal enough as Bayern crash out of DFB Pokal

Nathan Tella’s header was enough as ten-man Bayern Munich lost 2-1 against defending champions Bayer Leverkusen in the last 16 of the 24/25 DFB Pokal on Tuesday evening.

Bayern were dominant at first, with Davies’ cutback evading friend and foe alike before Coman saw an effort saved. Florian Wirtz fired a shot wide, but the game changed completely when Neuer rushed out of his goal and was shown a red card after a challenge on Jeremie Frimpong.

Laimer hit the side-netting and Peretz denied Wirtz at the other end. Coman headed wide and had a shot deflected behind in a late flurry of chances before Goretzka saw a header saved. Wirtz miscued and Xhaka cleared the ball just ahead of Laimer, and Kim’s header over the bar meant the contest was goalless at half-time.

Leverkusen took the lead midway through the second half with Alejandro Grimaldo crossing the ball for Nathan Tella to head in.

The Bavarians had a golden chance for an equaliser when Olise was found in the box deep into added time, but he fired just wide as Bayern’s cup campaign was ended.