Match report

VfB Stuttgart 1–1 Bayer Leverkusen: A Filled Bundesliga Encounter

VfB Stuttgart
VfB Stuttgart
1–1
FT
Bayer Leverkusen
Bayer Leverkusen
May 14, 2023

VfB Stuttgart held off Bayer Leverkusen in a thrilling Bundesliga encounter, securing a 1–1 draw. The match was characterized by a tense atmosphere, with several yellow cards and critical moments. Silas Guirassy's penalty for Stuttgart and Edinson Palacios's equalizer for Leverkusen ensured the points were shared between the two sides.

Key Facts

  • • VfB Stuttgart scored first through Silas Guirassy (penalty, 57')
  • • Bayer Leverkusen equalized with Edinson Palacios (penalty, 70')
  • • T. Coulibaly (VfB Stuttgart) and M. Bakker (Bayer Leverkusen) received yellow cards early in the game
  • • The match ended with multiple yellow cards, including Fabian Bredlow (VfB Stuttgart) and F. Wirtz (Bayer Leverkusen)

Lineups

VfB Stuttgart

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 33 F. Bredlow (G)
  • 2 W. Anton (D)
  • 23 D. Zagadou (D)
  • 21 H. Ito (D)
  • 4 J. Vagnoman (M)
  • 16 A. Karazor (M)
  • 3 W. Endo (M)
  • 24 B. Sosa (M)
  • 10 Tiago Tomás (F)
  • 14 S. Katompa Mvumpa (F)
  • 9 S. Guirassy (F)

Substitutes

  • 22 C. Führich
  • 8 E. Millot
  • 7 T. Coulibaly
  • 11 J. Perea
  • 31 Gil Dias
  • 28 N. Nartey
  • 17 G. Haraguchi
  • 15 P. Stenzel
  • 41 D. Seimen

Bayer Leverkusen

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 1 L. Hrádecký (G)
  • 12 E. Tapsoba (D)
  • 4 J. Tah (D)
  • 3 P. Hincapié (D)
  • 30 J. Frimpong (M)
  • 10 K. Demirbay (M)
  • 25 E. Palacios (M)
  • 5 M. Bakker (M)
  • 9 S. Azmoun (F)
  • 21 A. Adli (F)
  • 19 M. Diaby (F)

Substitutes

  • 27 F. Wirtz
  • 23 A. Hložek
  • 11 N. Amiri
  • 22 D. Sinkgraven
  • 17 C. Hudson-Odoi
  • 24 T. Fosu-Mensah
  • 36 N. Lomb
  • 32 A. Azhil
  • 18 N. Mbamba

Timeline

  1. VfB Stuttgart
    ?' VfB Stuttgart Card · Yellow Card
    T. Coulibaly

    Argument

  2. Bayer Leverkusen
    50' Bayer Leverkusen Card · Yellow Card
    M. Bakker

    Persistent fouling

  3. VfB Stuttgart
    57' VfB Stuttgart Goal · Penalty
    S. Guirassy
  4. Bayer Leverkusen
    60' Bayer Leverkusen Card · Yellow Card
    P. Hincapie

    Foul

  5. Bayer Leverkusen
    60' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Bakker · On: F. Wirtz
  6. VfB Stuttgart
    64' VfB Stuttgart Card · Yellow Card
    Waldemar Anton

    Foul

  7. VfB Stuttgart
    64' VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Silas · On: C. Fuhrich
  8. Bayer Leverkusen
    67' Bayer Leverkusen Var · Penalty confirmed
    Edmond Tapsoba
  9. VfB Stuttgart
    68' VfB Stuttgart Card · Yellow Card
    Fabian Bredlow

    Foul

  10. Bayer Leverkusen
    70' Bayer Leverkusen Goal · Penalty
    E. Palacios
  11. VfB Stuttgart
    74' VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Tomas · On: E. Millot
  12. Bayer Leverkusen
    75' Bayer Leverkusen Card · Yellow Card
    F. Wirtz

    Foul

  13. Bayer Leverkusen
    87' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Azmoun · On: A. Hlozek
  14. Bayer Leverkusen
    87' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Adli · On: Nadiem Amiri
  15. Bayer Leverkusen
    90'+2 Bayer Leverkusen Card · Yellow Card
    K. Demirbay

    Foul

  16. VfB Stuttgart
    90' VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Sosa · On: T. Coulibaly

Match Stats

Stat VfB Stuttgart Bayer Leverkusen
Fouls 7 14
Pass Accuracy 87% 85%
Offsides — —
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 9 12
Corners 7 3
Total Passes 518 471
Yellow Cards 3 4
Blocked Shots 3 3
Shots on Target 1 2
xG 1.36 1.61
Shots off Target 5 7
Possession 52% 48%
Accurate Passes 450 402
Shots Inside Box 7 9
Saves 1 0
Shots Outside Box 2 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Guirassy's penalty goal at the 57th minute gave VfB Stuttgart the lead, boosting their morale and defensive resolve
  • ▸ Leverkusen's equalizer through Palacios' penalty at the 70th minute shifted momentum back to Leverkusen, leading to a tightly contested second half