Match report

Bayer Leverkusen Stuns Hertha BSC 5-1 in Bundesliga

Hertha BSC
Hertha BSC
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Bayer Leverkusen
Bayer Leverkusen
May 18, 2019

Bayer Leverkusen stunned Hertha BSC with a 5-1 victory in the Bundesliga on 2019-05-18. Leverkusen's strong attacking performance saw goals from K. Havertz, L. Alario, and J. Brandt, while Hertha's V. Lazaro managed a consolation goal. The match was a display of Leverkusen's offensive prowess, securing a vital win in the competitive Bundesliga.

Key Facts

  • • Bayer Leverkusen defeated Hertha BSC 5-1
  • • K. Havertz opened the scoring for Leverkusen in the 28th minute
  • • V. Lazaro equalized for Hertha in the 34th minute
  • • L. Alario scored twice for Leverkusen in the 38th and 88th minutes
  • • J. Brandt contributed another goal for Leverkusen in the 54th minute
  • • Hertha BSC made three substitutions: L. Klunter, P. Skjelbred, and V. Ibišević

Lineups

Hertha BSC

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 T. Kraft (G)
  • 21 M. Plattenhardt (D)
  • 4 K. Rekik (D)
  • 13 L. Klünter (D)
  • 8 S. Kalou (M)
  • 3 P. Skjelbred (M)
  • 28 F. Lustenberger (D)
  • 20 V. Lazaro (M)
  • 10 O. Duda (M)
  • 15 M. Grujić (M)
  • 19 V. Ibišević (F)

Substitutes

  • 17 M. Mittelstädt
  • 16 J. Dilrosun
  • 14 P. Köpke
  • 12 D. Smarsch
  • 2 P. Pekarík
  • 25 J. Torunarigha
  • 27 D. Selke

Bayer Leverkusen

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

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

Substitutes

  • 6 A. Dragović
  • 8 L. Bender
  • 21 D. Kohr
  • 7 Paulinho
  • 11 I. Thelin
  • 28 R. Özcan
  • 16 T. Jedvaj

Timeline

  1. Bayer Leverkusen
    28' Bayer Leverkusen Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Havertz · Assist: Jonathan Tah
  2. Hertha BSC
    34' Hertha BSC Goal · Normal Goal
    V. Lazaro · Assist: O. Duda
  3. Bayer Leverkusen
    38' Bayer Leverkusen Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Alario · Assist: Wendell
  4. Hertha BSC
    45'+2 Hertha BSC subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Klunter · On: Maximilian Mittelstädt
  5. Bayer Leverkusen
    45' Bayer Leverkusen Card · Yellow Card
    K. Volland
  6. Hertha BSC
    46' Hertha BSC subst · Substitution 2
    Off: P. Skjelbred · On: J. Dilrosun
  7. Bayer Leverkusen
    54' Bayer Leverkusen Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Brandt · Assist: C. Aránguiz
  8. Bayer Leverkusen
    59' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Bender · On: Aleksandar Dragović
  9. Bayer Leverkusen
    72' Bayer Leverkusen Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Alario · Assist: K. Volland
  10. Hertha BSC
    73' Hertha BSC subst · Substitution 3
    Off: V. Ibišević · On: P. Köpke
  11. Bayer Leverkusen
    75' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Aránguiz · On: Lars Bender
  12. Hertha BSC
    78' Hertha BSC Card · Yellow Card
    O. Duda
  13. Bayer Leverkusen
    81' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Mitchell Weiser · On: Dominik Kohr
  14. Bayer Leverkusen
    88' Bayer Leverkusen Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Alario · Assist: Lars Bender

Match Stats

Stat Hertha BSC Bayer Leverkusen
Fouls 10 14
Pass Accuracy 80% 89%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 9 13
Corners 4 3
Total Passes 396 714
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 3 1
Shots on Target 4 8
Shots off Target 2 4
Possession 35% 65%
Accurate Passes 318 638
Shots Inside Box 3 8
Saves 3 3
Shots Outside Box 6 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ K. Havertz's goal in the 28th minute set the tone for Leverkusen's dominance
  • ▸ V. Lazaro's equalizer for Hertha in the 34th minute was short-lived as L. Alario scored again for Leverkusen in the 38th minute, shifting the momentum in Leverkusen's favor
  • ▸ Leverkusen's third goal by J. Brandt in the 54th minute solidified their lead and put Hertha BSC on the defensive