Match report

Bayer Leverkusen Draws 1-1 with FC Schalke 04 in Thrilling Bundesliga Clash

Bayer Leverkusen
Bayer Leverkusen
1–1
FT
FC Schalke 04
FC Schalke 04
May 11, 2019

Bayer Leverkusen and FC Schalke 04 battled to a 1-1 draw in a closely contested Bundesliga match. Leverkusen's Kai Havertz scored early, but Schalke leveled through Georg Burgstaller. Both teams displayed strong defensive efforts and missed chances to secure the win. The match featured a mix of yellow cards and tactical substitutions that kept the game dynamic.

Key Facts

  • • Kai Havertz scored for Bayer Leverkusen in the 31st minute.
  • • Georg Burgstaller equalized for FC Schalke 04 in the 47th minute.
  • • J. Baumgartlinger and K. Volland received yellow cards for Bayer Leverkusen.
  • • A. Nubel received a yellow card for FC Schalke 04.
  • • Multiple substitutions were made by both teams, including Lars Bender and L. Alario for Bayer Leverkusen.

Lineups

Bayer Leverkusen

Formation: 4-3-3

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

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

FC Schalke 04

Formation: 3-1-4-2

Starting XI

  • 35 A. Nübel (G)
  • 24 B. Oczipka (D)
  • 5 M. Nastasić (D)
  • 17 B. Stambouli (D)
  • 13 S. Rudy (M)
  • 18 D. Caligiuri (M)
  • 6 Omar Mascarell (M)
  • 2 W. McKennie (M)
  • 19 G. Burgstaller (F)
  • 36 B. Embolo (F)
  • 41 N. Boujellab (F)

Substitutes

  • 14 R. Matondo
  • 23 C. Teuchert
  • 25 A. Harit
  • 34 M. Langer
  • 44 G. Timotheou
  • 4 P. Fontein
  • 42 J. Carls

Timeline

  1. Bayer Leverkusen
    31' Bayer Leverkusen Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Havertz
  2. Bayer Leverkusen
    34' Bayer Leverkusen Card · Yellow Card
    J. Baumgartlinger
  3. Bayer Leverkusen
    46' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Lars Bender · On: Mitchell Weiser
  4. FC Schalke 04
    47' FC Schalke 04 Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Burgstaller · Assist: N. Boujellab
  5. Bayer Leverkusen
    52' Bayer Leverkusen Card · Yellow Card
    K. Volland
  6. FC Schalke 04
    68' FC Schalke 04 Card · Yellow Card
    A. Nubel
  7. Bayer Leverkusen
    76' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Alario · On: Paulinho
  8. FC Schalke 04
    80' FC Schalke 04 subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Embolo · On: Rabbi Matondo
  9. Bayer Leverkusen
    84' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Baumgartlinger · On: Dominik Kohr
  10. FC Schalke 04
    90'+4 FC Schalke 04 subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Burgstaller · On: C. Teuchert

Match Stats

Stat Bayer Leverkusen FC Schalke 04
Fouls 10 12
Pass Accuracy 89% 67%
Offsides 0 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 18 8
Corners 4 4
Total Passes 800 264
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 2 2
Shots on Target 5 3
Shots off Target 11 3
Possession 74% 26%
Accurate Passes 708 177
Shots Inside Box 10 7
Saves 2 4
Shots Outside Box 8 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The match shifted early when Kai Havertz put Bayer Leverkusen ahead in the 31st minute, but the lead was short-lived.
  • ▸ Schalke 04 leveled the score just six minutes later with Georg Burgstaller's goal, balancing the game and maintaining tension until the final whistle.