Bayern Munich’s defense of the German Cup came to a dramatic end on Tuesday, as Bayer Leverkusen advanced to the next round with a 1-0 victory.
Nathan Tella’s decisive goal in the 69th minute proved to be the match-winner, leaving Bayern with no answer.
Tella, who had entered the game in the 61st minute, wasted little time making an impact.
His goal came shortly after his introduction, ensuring Leverkusen’s progression.
The match was made even more challenging for Bayern as they played with 10 men for the majority of the game after goalkeeper Manuel Neuer was sent off.
For Tella, the goal marked a significant moment, being his first for Leverkusen since March, when he scored in a 2-0 win over Wolfsburg.
Despite Bayern’s best efforts, they were unable to recover, and the loss ended their cup run prematurely.
