Match report

Bayer Leverkusen Defeats Hannover 96 3-2 in Bundesliga

Bayer Leverkusen
Bayer Leverkusen
3–2
FT
Hannover 96
Hannover 96
May 12, 2018

Bayer Leverkusen secured a 3-2 victory over Hannover 96 in a nail-biting Bundesliga clash. Despite a late comeback by Hannover, Leverkusen's early goals from Lucas Alario and Julian Brandt proved decisive. The match showcased intense competition and high stakes as the teams fought for supremacy.

Key Facts

  • • Lucas Alario scored two goals for Bayer Leverkusen in the 3rd and 18th minutes.
  • • Julian Brandt added another goal for Leverkusen in the 55th minute.
  • • Miroslav Harnik scored a consolation goal for Hannover 96 in the 90th minute.
  • • Hannover received two yellow cards during the match.

Lineups

Bayer Leverkusen

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 B. Leno (G)
  • 18 Wendell (D)
  • 16 T. Jedvaj (D)
  • 4 J. Tah (D)
  • 8 L. Bender (M)
  • 20 C. Aránguiz (M)
  • 15 J. Baumgartlinger (M)
  • 29 K. Havertz (M)
  • 13 L. Alario (F)
  • 10 J. Brandt (M)
  • 9 L. Bailey (M)

Substitutes

  • 21 D. Kohr
  • 38 K. Bellarabi
  • 11 S. Kießling
  • 3 P. Retsos
  • 5 S. Bender
  • 28 R. Özcan
  • 39 B. Henrichs

Hannover 96

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 23 M. Esser (G)
  • 22 M. Ostrzolek (M)
  • 4 J. Korb (M)
  • 20 S. Sané (D)
  • 2 J. Elez (D)
  • 15 T. Hübers (D)
  • 6 M. Bakalorz (M)
  • 10 S. Maier (M)
  • 18 I. Fossum (M)
  • 14 M. Harnik (F)
  • 24 N. Füllkrug (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 I. Bebou
  • 40 L. Maina
  • 3 Miiko Albornoz
  • 1 P. Tschauner
  • 19 F. Hübner
  • 31 W. Anton

Timeline

  1. Bayer Leverkusen
    3' Bayer Leverkusen Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Alario · Assist: C. Aránguiz
  2. Hannover 96
    14' Hannover 96 Card · Yellow Card
    T. Hubers
  3. Bayer Leverkusen
    18' Bayer Leverkusen Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Alario
  4. Bayer Leverkusen
    23' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Baumgartlinger · On: Dominik Kohr
  5. Hannover 96
    34' Hannover 96 Card · Yellow Card
    M. Ostrzolek
  6. Hannover 96
    46' Hannover 96 subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Josip Elez · On: I. Bebou
  7. Bayer Leverkusen
    55' Bayer Leverkusen Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Brandt · Assist: Lars Bender
  8. Hannover 96
    63' Hannover 96 subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Maier · On: L. Maina
  9. Bayer Leverkusen
    65' Bayer Leverkusen Card · Yellow Card
    T. Jedvaj
  10. Bayer Leverkusen
    74' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Aránguiz · On: Karim Bellarabi
  11. Hannover 96
    74' Hannover 96 subst · Substitution 3
    Off: I. Fossum · On: Miiko Albornoz
  12. Bayer Leverkusen
    79' Bayer Leverkusen Card · Yellow Card
    Dominik Kohr
  13. Bayer Leverkusen
    83' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Lars Bender · On: S. Kießling
  14. Hannover 96
    90'+4 Hannover 96 Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Harnik · Assist: L. Maina

Match Stats

Stat Bayer Leverkusen Hannover 96
Fouls 10 12
Pass Accuracy 83% 76%
Offsides 2 2
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 27 11
Corners 5 2
Total Passes 509 427
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 12 3
Shots on Target 8 4
Shots off Target 7 4
Possession 54% 46%
Accurate Passes 423 323
Shots Inside Box 19 6
Saves 2 5
Shots Outside Box 8 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Lucas Alario's early brace (3rd and 18th minutes) set the tone and gave Bayer Leverkusen a crucial lead early in the game.
  • ▸ Julian Brandt's goal in the 55th minute extended Leverkusen's lead, seemingly securing their victory.
  • ▸ Miroslav Harnik's goal in the 90th minute provided a late spark for Hannover, but it wasn't enough to change the final result.