Bayern Munich Eliminated from German Cup by Leverkusen

Bayern Munich was eliminated from the German Cup by Bayer Leverkusen after a 1-0 defeat, marked by Manuel Neuer's first career red card just 18 minutes into the match. Neuer received a straight red for a foul on Jeremie Frimpong, forcing Bayern to play the remainder of the match with ten men. Nathan Tella scored the only goal in the 69th minute, heading in a cross from Alex Grimaldo shortly after coming on as a substitute. Despite dominating possession, Bayern struggled to create significant chances, with Leverkusen capitalizing on the situation to secure their quarter-final spot. The defeat extends Bayern's poor run in the tournament, having not progressed past the quarter-finals since winning in 2020. Leverkusen’s victory continues their strong form under coach Xabi Alonso, maintaining an unbeaten streak in the competition.