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Bayern 1-1 Leverkusen (September 28, 2024) Match analysis
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Bayern 1-1 Leverkusen (September 28, 2024) Match analysis

England captain Harry Kane hobbled off injured as Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen played to a 1-1 draw at the Allianz Arena on Saturday after a long-range shot from Robert Andrich for the visitors was canceled out by another from Aleksandar Pavlovic.

That leaves Bayern on 13 points after five games – two points ahead of RB Leipzig at the top of the table – while Leverkusen are third with 10 points.

Bayern finished the game with 18 shots compared to three for Leverkusen, but in the end Xabi Alonso’s determined side prevailed and took home a point.

Bayern dominated possession in the early stages, with Jamal Musiala regularly finding gaps in the defense to create chances, while Leverkusen didn’t get a single chance to test Manuel Neuer in the first half hour.

But with their first chance in the 31st minute, Granit

However, their lead didn’t last long as Pavlovic, following a weak free-kick, hit the midfielder with a half-volley from 25 yards that touched the fingertips of goalkeeper Lukas Hradecky and sailed into the top corner.

Vincent Kompany reacts to FC Bayern Munich's performance in the 1-1 draw against Bayer Leverkusen.
Vincent Kompany reacts to FC Bayern Munich’s performance in the 1-1 draw against Bayer Leverkusen.

Serge Gnabry had two golden opportunities to make it 2-1 early in the second half when the free-standing winger received a cross from Kane, but his first shot went wide of the far post while his second shaved the crossbar and he sank to his knees.

Bayern continued to dominate the game as Leverkusen were pushed back while Musiala was frustrated as he jostled for the ball with Xhaka in the penalty area and failed to win a penalty.

Kane limped off in the closing stages after a collision with Amine Adli and was replaced by Thomas Mueller, who went down in the penalty area under pressure from Edmond Tapsoba, but Bayern were not awarded a penalty as the two teams shared the spoils.

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