Match report
Bayer Leverkusen 2–2 Borussia Mönchengladbach: A Thrilling Bundesliga Draw
Bayer Leverkusen
2–2
FT
Borussia Mönchengladbach
May 21, 2023
Bayer Leverkusen and Borussia Mönchengladbach battled to a 2-2 draw in a closely contested Bundesliga encounter. Leverkusen took an early two-goal lead through A. Adli and K. Demirbay, only to see Mönchengladbach fight back with goals from J. Hofmann and L. Stindl. The match was marred by a late red card for P. Hincapie, but Leverkusen held on for a point.
Key Facts
- • Bayer Leverkusen took the lead with goals from A. Adli (15') and K. Demirbay (20')
- • Borussia Mönchengladbach responded with goals from J. Hofmann (58') and L. Stindl (90')
- • P. Hincapie received a red card for Bayer Leverkusen in the 90th+4 minute
- • Both teams saw multiple yellow cards, with Leverkusen and Mönchengladbach each receiving 4 and 3 respectively
Lineups
Bayer Leverkusen
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 1 L. Hrádecký (G)
- 12 E. Tapsoba (D)
- 4 J. Tah (D)
- 3 P. Hincapié (D)
- 30 J. Frimpong (M)
- 25 E. Palacios (M)
- 10 K. Demirbay (M)
- 5 M. Bakker (M)
- 19 M. Diaby (F)
- 27 F. Wirtz (F)
- 21 A. Adli (F)
Substitutes
- 9 S. Azmoun
- 11 N. Amiri
- 23 A. Hložek
- 32 A. Azhil
- 28 P. Pentz
- 18 N. Mbamba
- 22 D. Sinkgraven
- 17 C. Hudson-Odoi
- 24 T. Fosu-Mensah
Borussia Mönchengladbach
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 41 J. Olschowsky (G)
- 3 K. Itakura (D)
- 5 M. Friedrich (D)
- 30 N. Elvedi (D)
- 18 S. Lainer (M)
- 8 J. Weigl (M)
- 17 M. Koné (M)
- 20 L. Netz (M)
- 6 C. Kramer (F)
- 23 J. Hofmann (F)
- 10 M. Thuram (F)
Substitutes
- 13 L. Stindl
- 14 A. Pléa
- 19 N. Ngoumou
- 7 P. Herrmann
- 21 T. Sippel
- 24 T. Jantschke
- 29 J. Scally
- 32 F. Neuhaus
- 11 H. Wolf
Timeline
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15' Bayer Leverkusen Goal · Normal GoalA. Adli · Assist: P. Hincapie
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20' Bayer Leverkusen Goal · Normal GoalK. Demirbay · Assist: Jeremie Frimpong
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35' Borussia Mönchengladbach Card · Yellow CardManu Koné
Foul
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45' Bayer Leverkusen Card · Yellow CardK. Demirbay
Foul
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47' Borussia Mönchengladbach Card · Yellow CardM. Friedrich
Foul
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58' Borussia Mönchengladbach Goal · Normal GoalJ. Hofmann
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64' Borussia Mönchengladbach subst · Substitution 1Off: C. Kramer · On: L. Stindl
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67' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Adli · On: S. Azmoun
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70' Borussia Mönchengladbach Card · Yellow CardL. Stindl
Argument
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72' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 2Off: F. Wirtz · On: Nadiem Amiri
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76' Borussia Mönchengladbach subst · Substitution 2Off: Manu Koné · On: A. Plea
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77' Bayer Leverkusen Card · Yellow CardE. Palacios
Foul
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81' Bayer Leverkusen Card · Yellow CardNadiem Amiri
Foul
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84' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Diaby · On: A. Hlozek
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86' Borussia Mönchengladbach subst · Substitution 3Off: L. Netz · On: N. Ngoumou
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86' Borussia Mönchengladbach subst · Substitution 4Off: S. Lainer · On: P. Herrmann
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90'+4 Bayer Leverkusen Card · Red CardP. Hincapie
Foul
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90' Borussia Mönchengladbach Goal · Normal GoalL. Stindl · Assist: Marcus Thuram
Match Stats
| Stat | Bayer Leverkusen | Borussia Mönchengladbach |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 12 | 15 |
| Pass Accuracy | 87% | 89% |
| Offsides | 1 | 1 |
| Red Cards | 1 | 0 |
| Total Shots | 13 | 11 |
| Corners | 2 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 546 | 619 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 0 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 6 |
| xG | 1.53 | 1.68 |
| Shots off Target | 8 | 4 |
| Possession | 47% | 53% |
| Accurate Passes | 475 | 553 |
| Shots Inside Box | 8 | 10 |
| Saves | 4 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 5 | 1 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Bayer Leverkusen's early goals by A. Adli and K. Demirbay set the tone for a dominant start, but Mönchengladbach showed resilience
- ▸ The introduction of L. Stindl as a substitute for Borussia Mönchengladbach sparked their comeback, leading to their second goal and a late equalizer
- ▸ P. Hincapie's red card for Bayer Leverkusen in the dying minutes of the game almost turned the momentum in Mönchengladbach's favor, but Leverkusen managed to hang on