Match report
Bayer Leverkusen Defeats SC Freiburg 2-1 in Bundesliga Thriller
Bayer Leverkusen
2–1
FT
SC Freiburg
May 14, 2022
Bayer Leverkusen held off a resilient SC Freiburg to secure a 2-1 victory in a thrilling Bundesliga match, putting in a determined performance to maintain their strong form. Leverkusen took the lead through Leandro Alario early in the second half, but Janik Haberer's goal for Freiburg brought them level. However, a late strike from Edinson Cavani sealed the win for the hosts.
Key Facts
- • Bayer Leverkusen 2-1 SC Freiburg
- • Leandro Alario scored Leverkusen's first goal in the 53rd minute
- • Janik Haberer equalized for Freiburg in the 88th minute
- • Edinson Cavani scored the winning goal in the 90th minute, 7th minute of injury time
- • Multiple substitutions were made by both teams in the latter stages
Lineups
Bayer Leverkusen
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 40 A. Lunev (G)
- 4 J. Tah (D)
- 22 D. Sinkgraven (D)
- 12 E. Tapsoba (D)
- 6 O. Kossounou (D)
- 15 J. Baumgartlinger (M)
- 25 E. Palacios (M)
- 13 L. Alario (F)
- 14 P. Schick (F)
- 19 M. Diaby (M)
- 7 Paulinho (M)
Substitutes
- 8 R. Andrich
- 20 C. Aránguiz
- 5 M. Bakker
- 9 S. Azmoun
- 33 P. Hincapié
- 1 L. Hrádecký
- 21 L. Grill
- 36 N. Lomb
SC Freiburg
Formation: 4-4-1-1
Starting XI
- 26 M. Flekken (G)
- 17 L. Kübler (D)
- 30 C. Günter (D)
- 3 P. Lienhart (D)
- 4 N. Schlotterbeck (D)
- 27 N. Höfler (M)
- 32 V. Grifo (M)
- 8 M. Eggestein (M)
- 22 R. Sallai (M)
- 29 Jeong Woo-Yeong (F)
- 9 L. Höler (F)
Substitutes
- 25 K. Sildillia
- 18 N. Petersen
- 19 J. Haberer
- 11 E. Demirović
- 7 J. Schmid
- 31 K. Schlotterbeck
- 5 M. Gulde
- 61 R. Wagner
- 1 B. Uphoff
Timeline
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3' SC Freiburg Card · Yellow CardM. Eggestein
Foul
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18' Bayer Leverkusen Card · Yellow CardM. Diaby
Foul
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26' Bayer Leverkusen Card · Yellow CardJ. Baumgartlinger
Foul
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43' SC Freiburg Card · Yellow CardN. Schlotterbeck
Foul
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53' Bayer Leverkusen Goal · Normal GoalL. Alario · Assist: P. Schick
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60' SC Freiburg subst · Substitution 1Off: L. Kubler · On: Kiliann Sildillia
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60' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Baumgartlinger · On: C. Aránguiz
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67' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 3Off: D. Sinkgraven · On: M. Bakker
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69' SC Freiburg subst · Substitution 2Off: Jeong Woo-Yeong · On: N. Petersen
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69' SC Freiburg subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Eggestein · On: Janik Haberer
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77' SC Freiburg Card · Yellow CardKiliann Sildillia
Foul
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79' SC Freiburg subst · Substitution 4Off: L. Holer · On: Ermedin Demirović
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79' SC Freiburg subst · Substitution 5Off: R. Sallai · On: J. Schmid
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83' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 4Off: P. Schick · On: S. Azmoun
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84' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 5Off: Paulinho · On: P. Hincapie
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88' SC Freiburg Goal · Normal GoalJanik Haberer · Assist: J. Schmid
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90'+7 Bayer Leverkusen Goal · Normal GoalE. Palacios · Assist: M. Bakker
Match Stats
| Stat | Bayer Leverkusen | SC Freiburg |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 6 | 12 |
| Pass Accuracy | 80% | 76% |
| Offsides | 1 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 11 | 13 |
| Corners | 6 | 9 |
| Total Passes | 470 | 415 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 2 |
| Shots off Target | 6 | 8 |
| Possession | 52% | 48% |
| Accurate Passes | 378 | 317 |
| Shots Inside Box | 7 | 8 |
| Saves | 1 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 4 | 5 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Leandro Alario's goal in the 53rd minute gave Bayer Leverkusen the lead, setting the tone for the rest of the match.
- ▸ Janik Haberer's equalizer in the 88th minute put pressure on Leverkusen, but Edinson Cavani's late goal secured victory.