Match report

Leverkusen Thunders Frankfurt 6-1 in Bundesliga Clash

Bayer Leverkusen
Bayer Leverkusen
6–1
FT
Eintracht Frankfurt
Eintracht Frankfurt
May 5, 2019

Bayer Leverkusen stunned Eintracht Frankfurt with a 6-1 victory in a Bundesliga match that showcased the hosts' offensive prowess. Leverkusen's quick start, led by goals from Havertz and Brandt, set the tone, and despite Frankfurt's early response, Leverkusen's relentless attack sealed the win. The result cements Leverkusen's strong performance in the Bundesliga season.

Key Facts

  • • K. Havertz scored the opening goal in the 2nd minute
  • • J. Brandt found the back of the net in the 13th minute
  • • Eintracht Frankfurt's F. Kostic responded in the 14th minute
  • • L. Alario netted twice in the 23rd and 34th minutes
  • • C. Aránguiz added a goal in the 28th minute
  • • Eintracht Frankfurt's Martin Hinteregger scored an own goal in the 36th minute

Lineups

Bayer Leverkusen

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 1 L. Hradecky (G)
  • 5 S. Bender (D)
  • 18 Wendell (D)
  • 4 J. Tah (D)
  • 8 L. Bender (M)
  • 20 C. Aránguiz (M)
  • 15 J. Baumgartlinger (M)
  • 29 K. Havertz (M)
  • 31 K. Volland (F)
  • 13 L. Alario (F)
  • 10 J. Brandt (M)

Substitutes

  • 6 A. Dragović
  • 23 M. Weiser
  • 7 Paulinho
  • 16 T. Jedvaj
  • 28 R. Özcan
  • 21 D. Kohr
  • 11 I. Thelin

Eintracht Frankfurt

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 31 K. Trapp (G)
  • 19 D. Abraham (D)
  • 13 M. Hinteregger (D)
  • 15 J. Willems (M)
  • 24 D. da Costa (M)
  • 18 A. Touré (D)
  • 2 O. N'Dicka (D)
  • 20 M. Hasebe (D)
  • 5 G. Fernandes (M)
  • 10 F. Kostić (M)
  • 4 A. Rebić (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 M. Gaćinović
  • 8 L. Jović
  • 22 T. Chandler
  • 39 Gonçalo Paciência
  • 6 J. de Guzmán
  • 1 F. Rønnow
  • 3 S. Falette

Timeline

  1. Bayer Leverkusen
    2' Bayer Leverkusen Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Havertz · Assist: C. Aránguiz
  2. Bayer Leverkusen
    13' Bayer Leverkusen Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Brandt · Assist: C. Aránguiz
  3. Eintracht Frankfurt
    14' Eintracht Frankfurt Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Kostic
  4. Bayer Leverkusen
    23' Bayer Leverkusen Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Alario · Assist: Lars Bender
  5. Bayer Leverkusen
    28' Bayer Leverkusen Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Aránguiz
  6. Bayer Leverkusen
    34' Bayer Leverkusen Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Alario · Assist: K. Volland
  7. Bayer Leverkusen
    36' Bayer Leverkusen Goal · Own Goal
    Martin Hinteregger
  8. Eintracht Frankfurt
    37' Eintracht Frankfurt subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Willems · On: M. Gaćinović
  9. Eintracht Frankfurt
    37' Eintracht Frankfurt subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Evan Ndicka · On: L. Jović
  10. Eintracht Frankfurt
    43' Eintracht Frankfurt Card · Yellow Card
    Martin Hinteregger
  11. Eintracht Frankfurt
    44' Eintracht Frankfurt Card · Yellow Card
    David Abraham
  12. Bayer Leverkusen
    60' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Bender · On: Aleksandar Dragović
  13. Bayer Leverkusen
    67' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Lars Bender · On: Mitchell Weiser
  14. Eintracht Frankfurt
    74' Eintracht Frankfurt subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Danny da Costa · On: T. Chandler
  15. Bayer Leverkusen
    83' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Alario · On: Paulinho
  16. Eintracht Frankfurt
    88' Eintracht Frankfurt Card · Yellow Card
    G. Fernandes

Match Stats

Stat Bayer Leverkusen Eintracht Frankfurt
Fouls 3 12
Pass Accuracy 90% 62%
Offsides 1 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 16 6
Corners 1 4
Total Passes 1059 237
Yellow Cards 0 3
Blocked Shots 0 3
Shots on Target 10 2
Shots off Target 6 1
Possession 81% 19%
Accurate Passes 953 146
Shots Inside Box 9 3
Saves 1 4
Shots Outside Box 7 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Bayer Leverkusen's early goals in the 2nd and 13th minutes set the tone for the match
  • ▸ Eintracht Frankfurt's goal in the 14th minute was a brief moment of hope but failed to stem the tide
  • ▸ Leverkusen's second half substitutions by Bender and Weiser further strengthened their offensive capabilities