Match report

Bayer Leverkusen 3-1 1. FC Köln: Leverkusen Secure Victory in Bundesliga

Bayer Leverkusen
Bayer Leverkusen
3–1
FT
1. FC Köln
1. FC Köln
Jun 17, 2020

Bayer Leverkusen secured a 3-1 victory over 1. FC Köln in the Bundesliga on June 17. The match showcased Leverkusen's offensive power with goals from S. Bender, K. Havertz, and M. Diaby, despite Köln's best efforts to keep up.

Key Facts

  • • S. Bender opened the scoring for Bayer Leverkusen in the 7th minute, assisted by L. Bailey.
  • • K. Havertz extended Leverkusen's lead to 2-0 in the 40th minute.
  • • S. Bornauw reduced the deficit for Köln in the 59th minute, assisted by E. Rexhbecaj.
  • • M. Diaby sealed the win for Leverkusen in the 83rd minute, assisted by K. Havertz.

Lineups

Bayer Leverkusen

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Lukáš Hrádecký (G)
  • 6 Aleksandar Dragović (D)
  • 12 Edmond Tapsoba (D)
  • 5 Sven Bender (D)
  • 18 Wendell (D)
  • 20 Charles Aránguiz (M)
  • 15 Julian Baumgartlinger (M)
  • 19 Moussa Diaby (M)
  • 29 Kai Havertz (M)
  • 9 Leon Bailey (M)
  • 31 Kevin Volland (F)

Substitutes

  • 28 Ramazan Özcan
  • 22 Daley Sinkgraven
  • 4 Jonathan Tah
  • 23 Mitchell Weiser
  • 11 Nadiem Amiri
  • 10 Kerem Demirbay
  • 25 Exequiel Palacios
  • 27 Florian Wirtz
  • 7 Paulinho

1. FC Köln

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Timo Horn (G)
  • 19 Kingsley Ehizibue (D)
  • 33 Sebastiaan Bornauw (D)
  • 5 Rafael Czichos (D)
  • 34 Noah Katterbach (D)
  • 28 Ellyes Skhiri (M)
  • 20 Elvis Rexhbecaj (M)
  • 24 Dominick Drexler (M)
  • 27 Anthony Modeste (M)
  • 29 Jan Thielmann (M)
  • 15 Jhon Córdoba (F)

Substitutes

  • 18 Thomas Kessler
  • 37 Toni Leistner
  • 2 Benno Schmitz
  • 14 Jonas Hector
  • 30 Florian Kainz
  • 6 Marco Höger
  • 11 Kingsley Schindler
  • 23 Mark Uth
  • 25 Tim Lemperle

Timeline

  1. Bayer Leverkusen
    7' Bayer Leverkusen Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Bender · Assist: L. Bailey
  2. 1. FC Köln
    21' 1. FC Köln Card · Yellow Card
    R. Czichos

    Tripping

  3. Bayer Leverkusen
    29' Bayer Leverkusen Card · Yellow Card
    C. Aránguiz

    Foul

  4. Bayer Leverkusen
    33' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Jonathan Tah · On: S. Bender
  5. Bayer Leverkusen
    40' Bayer Leverkusen Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Havertz
  6. Bayer Leverkusen
    45' Bayer Leverkusen Card · Yellow Card
    Aleksandar Dragović

    Tripping

  7. 1. FC Köln
    56' 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Höger · On: E. Skhiri
  8. 1. FC Köln
    56' 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Toni Leistner · On: R. Czichos
  9. 1. FC Köln
    59' 1. FC Köln Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Bornauw · Assist: E. Rexhbecaj
  10. Bayer Leverkusen
    64' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Wirtz · On: L. Bailey
  11. Bayer Leverkusen
    64' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Paulinho · On: K. Volland
  12. 1. FC Köln
    65' 1. FC Köln Card · Yellow Card
    Toni Leistner

    Tripping

  13. 1. FC Köln
    78' 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Kainz · On: E. Rexhbecaj
  14. Bayer Leverkusen
    83' Bayer Leverkusen Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Diaby · Assist: K. Havertz
  15. Bayer Leverkusen
    86' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 4
    Off: K. Demirbay · On: C. Aránguiz
  16. Bayer Leverkusen
    86' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Nadiem Amiri · On: K. Havertz

Match Stats

Stat Bayer Leverkusen 1. FC Köln
Fouls 12 16
Pass Accuracy 85% 68%
Offsides 3 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 8
Corners 7 3
Total Passes 662 299
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 0 1
Shots on Target 6 1
Shots off Target 7 6
Possession 68% 32%
Accurate Passes 564 203
Shots Inside Box 9 5
Saves 0 3
Shots Outside Box 4 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Leverkusen's early goal by Bender set the tone for the match, giving them a confident start.
  • ▸ The second goal by Havertz right before halftime seemed to dampen Köln's hopes, though they managed to score in the second half.