Bayer Leverkusen vs Bayern Munich Lineups, Predictions, Live Streaming, How & Where to Watch on TV
Newly crowned Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich travel to the BayArena this Wednesday to face Bayer Leverkusen in the DFB-Pokal semi-final.
Fresh from securing their 35th league title with a 4-2 victory over Stuttgart, Bayern Munich arrive in exceptional form. Having already eliminated Real Madrid with a 6-4 aggregate win to reach the Champions League semi-finals, Vincent Kompany's side remains on course for a historic treble.
On the other hand, Bayer Leverkusen, while struggling recently in the league with a loss to Augsburg, see this as their final chance for silverware this season. Despite their domestic dip, they have won their last six home matches in the DFB-Pokal.
Historically, this marks the sixth Pokal meeting between the two heavyweights. Bayern hold a slight advantage with three wins to Leverkusen's two, though the hosts will look to replicate the resolve shown in their 1-0 victory over the Bavarians in April 2024.
Bayer Leverkusen vs Bayern Munich Expected Lineups
For Bayern Munich, Harry Kane is in record-breaking form with over 50 goals this season. Manuel Neuer is expected to start in goal, though Serge Gnabry is ruled out for the season with an adductor tear.
Meanwhile for Bayer Leverkusen, Alejandro Grimaldo remains a vital threat with four goal contributions in the cup this season.
Coach Kasper Hjulmand will look to break a winless streak against the Bavarians that dates back to 2024.
Bayern Munich
- Goalkeeper: Neuer
- Defenders: Stanisic, Upamecano, Tah, Laimer
- Midfielders: Kimmich, Pavlovic, Olise, Musiala, Diaz
- Forward: Harry Kane
Bayer Leverkusen
- Goalkeeper: Flekken
- Defenders: Quansarh, Andrich, Tapsoba
- Midfielders: Cullbreath, Palacios, Garcia, Grimaldo
- Forwards: Maza, Kofane, Tella
How & Where to Watch Bayer Leverkusen vs Bayern Munich
The DFB-Pokal semifinal between Bayer Leverkusen and Bayern Munich on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, kicks off at 2:45 p.m. EDT at the BayArena.
In the USA, you can watch the match on ESPN+, ESPN Deportes, and stream it via services like FuboTV.
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This story was originally published April 22, 2026 at 10:36 AM.