Things started off great for Bayern Munich against Bayer Leverkusen as it controlled possession and seemed to be on its way to wearing down the visitors. Well...about that. In the 17th minute, Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer inexplicably — and recklessly — barreled into Bayer Leverkusen’s Jeremie Frimpong just outside the box to earn a red card and throw the entire match into disarray for the Bavarians: Here is a video (for as long as it is posted on X,

Manuel Neuer was sent off for the first time in his career to reduce Bayern Munich to 10 players after 17 minutes at home to Bayer Leverkusen.

Bayern Munich take on defending DFB Pokal champions Bayer Leverkusen in the round of 16 on Tuesday with only one of the Bundesliga giants advancing to the quarterfinals. Vincent Kompany's men drew with Borussia Dortmund in Der Klassiker over the weekend in preparation,