Match report
Bayer Leverkusen Stuns Eintracht Frankfurt with 5-1 Victory in Bundesliga
Eintracht Frankfurt
1–5
FT
Bayer Leverkusen
May 5, 2024
In a remarkable display of offensive prowess, Bayer Leverkusen stuns Eintracht Frankfurt by defeating them 5-1 in the Bundesliga. Granit Xhaka's early goal set the tone for Leverkusens' dominant performance, while Hervin Ekitike briefly levelled for Frankfurt before a series of Leverkusen goals secured their victory.
Key Facts
- • Bayer Leverkusen 5–1 Eintracht Frankfurt in the Bundesliga match on May 5, 2024.
- • Granit Xhaka scored first at minute 12 for Bayer Leverkusen.
- • Hervin Ekitike equalized for Eintracht Frankfurt at minute 32.
- • Patrik Schick (minute 44), Emiliano Palacios (penalty, minute 58), Jeremie Frimpong (minute 77), and Victor Boniface (penalty, minute 89) scored the other Leverkusen goals.
Lineups
Eintracht Frankfurt
Formation: 4-2-2-2
Starting XI
- 1 K. Trapp (G)
- 35 Tuta (D)
- 4 R. Koch (D)
- 3 W. Pacho (D)
- 29 N. Nkounkou (D)
- 27 M. Götze (M)
- 15 E. Skhiri (M)
- 26 J. Dina Ebimbe (M)
- 8 F. Chaïbi (M)
- 11 H. Ekitike (F)
- 7 Omar Marmoush (F)
Substitutes
- 36 A. Knauff
- 16 H. Larsson
- 24 Aurélio Buta
- 48 Nacho Ferri
- 19 J. Bahoya
- 5 H. Smolčić
- 31 P. Max
- 22 T. Chandler
- 33 J. Grahl
Bayer Leverkusen
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 1 L. Hrádecký (G)
- 6 O. Kossounou (D)
- 8 R. Andrich (D)
- 12 E. Tapsoba (D)
- 19 N. Tella (M)
- 34 G. Xhaka (M)
- 25 E. Palacios (M)
- 13 Arthur (M)
- 7 J. Hofmann (F)
- 23 A. Hložek (F)
- 14 P. Schick (F)
Substitutes
- 3 P. Hincapié
- 22 V. Boniface
- 4 J. Tah
- 30 J. Frimpong
- 32 G. Puerta
- 2 J. Stanišić
- 21 A. Adli
- 17 M. Kovář
- 9 Borja Iglesias
Timeline
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12' Bayer Leverkusen Goal · Normal GoalGranit Xhaka · Assist: A. Hlozek
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32' Eintracht Frankfurt Goal · Normal GoalH. Ekitike · Assist: F. Chaibi
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44' Bayer Leverkusen Goal · Normal GoalP. Schick · Assist: A. Hlozek
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58' Bayer Leverkusen Goal · PenaltyE. Palacios
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61' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 1Off: Arthur · On: P. Hincapie
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61' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 2Off: P. Schick · On: V. Boniface
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70' Eintracht Frankfurt subst · Substitution 1Off: Niels Nkounkou · On: A. Knauff
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70' Eintracht Frankfurt subst · Substitution 2Off: E. Skhiri · On: H. Larsson
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72' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 3Off: Granit Xhaka · On: Jonathan Tah
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72' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 4Off: N. Tella · On: Jeremie Frimpong
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77' Bayer Leverkusen Goal · Normal GoalJeremie Frimpong · Assist: A. Hlozek
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80' Eintracht Frankfurt subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Dina Ebimbe · On: Buta
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80' Eintracht Frankfurt subst · Substitution 4Off: H. Ekitike · On: Nacho Ferri
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80' Eintracht Frankfurt subst · Substitution 5Off: F. Chaibi · On: J. Bahoya
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83' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 5Off: Robert Andrich · On: G. Puerta
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87' Bayer Leverkusen Var · Penalty confirmedJeremie Frimpong
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89' Bayer Leverkusen Goal · PenaltyV. Boniface
Match Stats
| Stat | Eintracht Frankfurt | Bayer Leverkusen |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 10 | 4 |
| Pass Accuracy | 86% | 84% |
| Offsides | 1 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 17 | 9 |
| Corners | 10 | 5 |
| Total Passes | 514 | 421 |
| Yellow Cards | — | — |
| Blocked Shots | 5 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 7 |
| xG | 1.95 | 2.68 |
| Shots off Target | 7 | 0 |
| Possession | 55% | 45% |
| Accurate Passes | 442 | 355 |
| Shots Inside Box | 10 | 5 |
| Saves | 1 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 7 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Bayer Leverkusen's goal by Granit Xhaka in the 12th minute set an early lead that they maintained and extended throughout the match.
- ▸ Patrik Schick’s second goal for Leverkusen just before halftime at the 44th minute was a turning point, re-establishing their lead after Eintracht Frankfurt's temporary equalization.