Overview
- Vincent Kompany made seven changes from the midweek cup win, resting Harry Kane, Michael Olise and Luis Díaz, yet his side controlled the game throughout.
- Sky's Wolff Fuss called the meeting a lesson and Lothar Matthäus condemned Leverkusen's passivity, reinforcing concerns about the Bundesliga's competitive balance.
- Leverkusen's recent squad turnover and injury absences offered little cover as captain Robert Andrich conceded they never truly challenged Bayern.
- Mainz 05 drew 1-1 with Werder Bremen, fell to 17th without a home win, and cited fatigue from European and domestic congestion as a growing strain.
- In the 2. Bundesliga, Bochum beat Magdeburg 2-0 to rise to 14th under Uwe Rösler as Kjell-Arik Wätjen and Gerrit Holtmann scored, while a late Sima Suso goal earned Fortuna Düsseldorf a 1-1 against Kaiserslautern and gave Markus Anfang his first point.