Match report

Bayer Leverkusen Defeats Eintracht Frankfurt 2-0 in Bundesliga

Bayer Leverkusen
Bayer Leverkusen
2–0
FT
Eintracht Frankfurt
Eintracht Frankfurt
May 2, 2022

Bayer Leverkusen held off Eintracht Frankfurt to secure a 2-0 victory in the Bundesliga, with goals from Paulinho and Patrik Schick. Leverkusen's strong start and efficient finishing were key to their win, while Frankfurt's multiple substitutions did little to change the course of the match.

Key Facts

  • • Bayer Leverkusen defeated Eintracht Frankfurt 2-0
  • • Paulinho scored in the 18th minute
  • • Patrik Schick scored in the 51st minute
  • • Eintracht Frankfurt made multiple substitutions but could not turn the game around
  • • Match took place in the Bundesliga

Lineups

Bayer Leverkusen

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 L. Hrádecký (G)
  • 4 J. Tah (D)
  • 12 E. Tapsoba (D)
  • 6 O. Kossounou (D)
  • 33 P. Hincapié (D)
  • 20 C. Aránguiz (M)
  • 8 R. Andrich (M)
  • 9 S. Azmoun (M)
  • 14 P. Schick (F)
  • 19 M. Diaby (M)
  • 7 Paulinho (M)

Substitutes

  • 25 E. Palacios
  • 5 M. Bakker
  • 13 L. Alario
  • 15 J. Baumgartlinger
  • 22 D. Sinkgraven
  • 40 A. Lunev
  • 21 L. Grill

Eintracht Frankfurt

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 K. Trapp (G)
  • 20 M. Hasebe (D)
  • 22 T. Chandler (M)
  • 2 O. N'Dicka (D)
  • 35 Tuta (D)
  • 10 F. Kostić (M)
  • 7 A. Hrustić (M)
  • 6 K. Jakić (M)
  • 23 J. Hauge (F)
  • 39 Gonçalo Paciência (F)
  • 21 R. Ache (F)

Substitutes

  • 18 A. Touré
  • 36 A. Knauff
  • 9 S. Lammers
  • 8 D. Sow
  • 15 D. Kamada
  • 24 D. da Costa
  • 3 S. Ilsanker
  • 27 A. Barkok
  • 31 J. Grahl

Timeline

  1. Bayer Leverkusen
    18' Bayer Leverkusen Goal · Normal Goal
    Paulinho · Assist: M. Diaby
  2. Eintracht Frankfurt
    46' Eintracht Frankfurt subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Tuta · On: Almamy Touré
  3. Eintracht Frankfurt
    46' Eintracht Frankfurt subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Kostic · On: A. Knauff
  4. Eintracht Frankfurt
    46' Eintracht Frankfurt subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Hauge · On: S. Lammers
  5. Bayer Leverkusen
    51' Bayer Leverkusen Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Schick · Assist: M. Diaby
  6. Bayer Leverkusen
    52' Bayer Leverkusen Var · Goal confirmed
    P. Schick
  7. Eintracht Frankfurt
    73' Eintracht Frankfurt subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. Ache · On: Djibril Sow
  8. Bayer Leverkusen
    81' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Aránguiz · On: E. Palacios
  9. Bayer Leverkusen
    81' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Paulinho · On: M. Bakker
  10. Eintracht Frankfurt
    82' Eintracht Frankfurt subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Gonçalo Paciência · On: D. Kamada
  11. Bayer Leverkusen
    87' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: P. Schick · On: L. Alario
  12. Bayer Leverkusen
    87' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Azmoun · On: J. Baumgartlinger
  13. Bayer Leverkusen
    88' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Diaby · On: D. Sinkgraven

Match Stats

Stat Bayer Leverkusen Eintracht Frankfurt
Fouls 5 8
Pass Accuracy 85% 84%
Offsides 4 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 9
Corners 4 4
Total Passes 598 494
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots 4 1
Shots on Target 3 4
Shots off Target 4 4
Possession 55% 45%
Accurate Passes 509 416
Shots Inside Box 9 3
Saves 4 1
Shots Outside Box 2 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Paulinho's early goal in the 18th minute gave Leverkusen a crucial lead, setting the tone for the match.
  • ▸ Patrik Schick's goal in the 51st minute solidified Leverkusen's advantage, despite Frankfurt's efforts to equalize.