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Sat, 15/09/18, 15:30
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Bundesliga, Matchday 3
  1. goal

    10'

    Corentin Tolisso
  2. goal

    19'

    Arjen Robben
  3. goal

    89'

    James Rodríguez
FC Bayern
FC Bayern Munich
3 : 1
Leverkusen
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
(2:1)
  1. goal

    5'

    Wendell
  1. goal

    5'

    Wendell
  2. goal

    10'

    Corentin Tolisso
  3. goal

    19'

    Arjen Robben
  4. goal

    89'

    James Rodríguez
Sat, 15/09/18, 15:30
·
Bundesliga, Matchday 3
    FC Bayern
    FC Bayern Munich
    3 : 1
    Leverkusen
    Bayer 04 Leverkusen
    (2:1)
    1. yellow card

      55'

      Wendell
    2. red card

      80'

      Karim Bellarabi
    1. yellow card

      55'

      Wendell
    2. red card

      80'

      Karim Bellarabi
    Sat, 15/09/18, 15:30
    ·
    Bundesliga, Matchday 3
    1. substitution

      42'

      James Rodríguez for Corentin Tolisso
    2. substitution

      59'

      Javi Martínez for Serge Gnabry
    3. substitution

      82'

      David Alaba for Rafinha
    FC Bayern
    FC Bayern Munich
    3 : 1
    Leverkusen
    Bayer 04 Leverkusen
    (2:1)
    1. substitution

      28'

      Julian Brandt for Lars Bender
    2. substitution

      74'

      Karim Bellarabi for Kevin Volland
    3. substitution

      83'

      Paulinho for Leon Bailey
    1. substitution

      28'

      Julian Brandt for Lars Bender
    2. substitution

      42'

      James Rodríguez for Corentin Tolisso
    3. substitution

      59'

      Javi Martínez for Serge Gnabry
    4. substitution

      74'

      Karim Bellarabi for Kevin Volland
    5. substitution

      82'

      David Alaba for Rafinha
    6. substitution

      83'

      Paulinho for Leon Bailey
    Sat, 15/09/18, 15:30
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    Bundesliga, Matchday 3
    FC Bayern
    FC Bayern Munich
    3 : 1
    Leverkusen
    Bayer 04 Leverkusen
    (2:1)
    Stadium/AttendanceAllianz Arena, Munich75000 viewers
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    Resolute Reds beat Leverkusen

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    FC Bayern beat Bayer Leverkusen 3-1 on Saturday afternoon in an ideal warm-up for the midweek Champions League opener away to Benfica. Wendell put Leverkusen in front early in the contest, but Corentin Tolisso soon levelled the scores, Arjen Robben handing Bayern the deserved lead midway through the first half. James put the game to bed in the closing stages.

    Concern for Tolisso and Rafinha

    The Bavarians started with Manuel Neuer in goal and Joshua Kimmich, Niklas Süle, Jérôme Boateng and Rafinha in a back four. Thiago anchored a midfield featuring Robben, Thomas Müller, Tolisso and Serge Gnabry, with Robert Lewandowski as lone striker.

    Tolisso had to be substituted with a knee injury before half-time, James taking over. Javi Martínez came on for Gnabry on the hour, whereas Rafinha had to be replaced by David Alaba after a brutal foul by Karim Bellarabi, who saw a straight red card for the offence.

    Two wonder goals to turn the tide

    The 75,000 capacity crowd at the Allianz Arena saw a highly entertaining first half with Bayern in the driving seat, but the home fans were in for an early shock. Thiago handled in the box, Neuer saving Kevin Volland's penalty, but the award had to be retaken as some players had entered the box too early. Wendell then buried from the spot.

    Bayern upped the ante and soon levelled the scores, Tolisso blasting into the top corner of the net from 12 yards. Ten minutes later Robben got hold of the ball after a poor Jonathan Tah clearance, the Dutchman unleashing a sumptuous 20-yarder that screamed its way into the far corner of the net. The hosts were in control against the increasingly reeling Rhineland side, netminder Lukas Hradecky denying Müller before Robben miscued an effort.

    Slow-burning second half

    Bayern eased off after the interval, with the visitors still looking to contain their opponents. Hradecky proved equal to a Gnabry header, with Robben seeing an effort go wide and another one saved.

    Sub James settled the issue in the closing stages, the very industrious Thiago inviting the Colombian to convert a brilliant cross. James almost bagged a brace, but this time his header was ruled out for offside, before match official Tobias Welz blew for full-time.

    The victory means the Bavarians retain top spot in the embryonic league table. Bayern will be back in action in four days, when they travel to face Benfica in the Champions League before taking on Schalke in the Bundesliga next Saturday.

    Live match report for fcbayern.com by Greg Salmen

    FC Bayern - Bayer Leverkusen 3-1 (HT: 2-1)

    FC Bayern

    Neuer – Kimmich, Süle, Boateng, Rafinha (Alaba 83) – Thiago – Robben, Müller, Tolisso (James 42), Gnabry (Martínez 59) – Lewandowski

    Subs

    Ulreich - Sanches, Ribéry, Wagner

    Bayer Leverkusen

    Hradecky – Dragovic, Tah, S. Bender – Jedvaj, Kohr, L. Bender (Brandt 28), Havertz, Wendell – Bailey (Paulinho 83), Volland (Bellarabi 73)

    Subs

    Özcan – Thelin, Alario, Weiser

    Referee

    Tobias Welz (Wiesbaden)

    Attendance

    75,000 (capacity)

    Goals

    0-1 Wendell (5, pen), 1-1 Tolisso (10), 2-1 Robben (19), 3-1 James (89)

    Yellow Cards

    - / Wendell

    Red Cards

    - / Bellarabi

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