Match report
FSV Mainz 05 2–2 Bayer Leverkusen: Thrilling Draw in Bundesliga
FSV Mainz 05
2–2
FT
Bayer Leverkusen
May 17, 2025
FSV Mainz 05 secured a dramatic 2–2 draw against Bayer Leverkusen, showcasing resilience through key contributions from Paul Nebel and Jonathan Burkardt. Despite Leverkusen taking the lead with two goals by Patrik Schick, Mainz fought back to salvage a point in this intense Bundesliga clash.
Key Facts
- • Final score: FSV Mainz 05 2–2 Bayer Leverkusen
- • Paul Nebel scored the first goal for Mainz at minute 35
- • Patrik Schick netted two goals for Leverkusen (penalty and normal goal)
- • Jonathan Burkardt equalized for Mainz from a penalty kick at minute 63
- • Multiple VAR interventions cancelled out potential goals by both sides
Lineups
FSV Mainz 05
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 27 R. Zentner (G)
- 21 D. da Costa (D)
- 16 S. Bell (D)
- 25 A. Hanche-Olsen (D)
- 19 A. Caci (M)
- 6 K. Sano (M)
- 18 N. Amiri (M)
- 2 P. Mwene (M)
- 8 P. Nebel (F)
- 7 Lee Jae-Sung (F)
- 29 J. Burkardt (F)
Substitutes
- 22 N. Veratschnig
- 30 S. Widmer
- 15 L. Maloney
- 14 Hong Hyun-Seok
- 44 N. Weiper
- 1 L. Rieß
- 5 M. Leitsch
- 9 A. Nordin
- 11 A. Sieb
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)
- 19 N. Tella (M)
- 24 Aleix García (M)
- 25 E. Palacios (M)
- 20 Álex Grimaldo (M)
- 7 J. Hofmann (F)
- 10 F. Wirtz (F)
- 14 P. Schick (F)
Substitutes
- 13 Arthur
- 21 A. Adli
- 8 R. Andrich
- 16 E. Buendía
- 41 S. Rapsch
- 34 G. Xhaka
- 36 N. Lomb
- 30 J. Frimpong
Timeline
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18' FSV Mainz 05 Var · Goal cancelledNadiem Amiri
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25' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Grimaldo · On: Arthur
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33' FSV Mainz 05 Var · Goal cancelledA. Hanche-Olsen
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35' FSV Mainz 05 Goal · Normal GoalPaul Nebel · Assist: Nadiem Amiri
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40' Bayer Leverkusen Card · Yellow CardE. Palacios
Argument
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45'+7 Bayer Leverkusen Card · Yellow CardA. Garcia
Foul
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46' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 2Off: N. Tella · On: A. Adli
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46' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Hofmann · On: Robert Andrich
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49' Bayer Leverkusen Goal · PenaltyP. Schick
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54' Bayer Leverkusen Goal · Normal GoalP. Schick · Assist: A. Garcia
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59' Bayer Leverkusen Card · Yellow CardP. Hincapie
Foul
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61' FSV Mainz 05 Var · Penalty confirmedLee Jae-Sung
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63' FSV Mainz 05 Goal · PenaltyJonathan Burkardt
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68' Bayer Leverkusen Card · Yellow CardArthur
Foul
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71' FSV Mainz 05 subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Caci · On: N. Veratschnig
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81' FSV Mainz 05 Card · Yellow CardA. Hanche-Olsen
Foul
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83' Bayer Leverkusen Card · Yellow CardJonathan Tah
Foul
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87' Bayer Leverkusen Card · Yellow CardF. Wirtz
Time wasting
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87' FSV Mainz 05 subst · Substitution 2Off: P. Mwene · On: S. Widmer
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87' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 4Off: A. Garcia · On: E. Buendia
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90'+2 FSV Mainz 05 subst · Substitution 3Off: Nadiem Amiri · On: L. Maloney
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90'+2 FSV Mainz 05 subst · Substitution 4Off: Lee Jae-Sung · On: Hong Hyun-Seok
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90'+2 FSV Mainz 05 subst · Substitution 5Off: Jonathan Burkardt · On: N. Weiper
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90'+5 FSV Mainz 05 Var · Goal cancelledStefan Bell
Match Stats
| Stat | FSV Mainz 05 | Bayer Leverkusen |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 14 | 13 |
| Pass Accuracy | 72% | 77% |
| Offsides | 4 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 20 | 7 |
| Corners | 8 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 337 | 394 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 6 |
| Blocked Shots | 8 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 6 | 4 |
| xG | 3.08 | 1.24 |
| Shots off Target | 6 | 1 |
| Possession | 48% | 52% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 241 | 304 |
| Shots Inside Box | 16 | 5 |
| Saves | 2 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 4 | 2 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Paul Nebel's early goal gave Mainz the lead but Leverkusen quickly responded with two quickfire goals from Patrik Schick, turning the game in their favor.
- ▸ Jonathan Burkardt converted a penalty to equalize for Mainz, highlighting crucial moments where VAR decisions played a pivotal role in shaping the match.