Match report

SC Freiburg Draws 2-2 With Bayer Leverkusen In Thrilling Bundesliga Clash

SC Freiburg
SC Freiburg
2–2
FT
Bayer Leverkusen
Bayer Leverkusen
May 4, 2025

SC Freiburg narrowly held on for a 2-2 draw against Bayer Leverkusen in an intense Bundesliga match, featuring pivotal moments that kept fans on the edge of their seats throughout the game.

Key Facts

  • • M. Eggestein scored SC Freiburg's first goal at 44 minutes.
  • • P. Hincapie inadvertently scored an own goal for SC Freiburg at 48 minutes, equalizing the score.
  • • F. Wirtz put Bayer Leverkusen ahead with a goal at 82 minutes.
  • • Jonathan Tah secured the final draw for Bayer Leverkusen in stoppage time (90+3).
  • • J. Manzambi and A. Adli received yellow cards.

Lineups

SC Freiburg

Formation: 4-4-1-1

Starting XI

  • 21 F. Müller (G)
  • 37 M. Rosenfelder (D)
  • 28 M. Ginter (D)
  • 3 P. Lienhart (D)
  • 33 J. Makengo (D)
  • 42 R. Doan (M)
  • 8 M. Eggestein (M)
  • 6 P. Osterhage (M)
  • 32 V. Grifo (M)
  • 44 J. Manzambi (F)
  • 20 J. Adamu (F)

Substitutes

  • 17 L. Kübler
  • 34 M. Röhl
  • 19 J. Beste
  • 25 K. Sildillia
  • 1 N. Atubolu
  • 38 M. Gregoritsch
  • 27 N. Höfler
  • 30 C. Günter
  • 18 E. Dinkçi

Bayer Leverkusen

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 17 M. Kovář (G)
  • 12 E. Tapsoba (D)
  • 4 J. Tah (D)
  • 3 P. Hincapié (D)
  • 30 J. Frimpong (M)
  • 24 Aleix García (M)
  • 34 G. Xhaka (M)
  • 20 Álex Grimaldo (M)
  • 10 F. Wirtz (F)
  • 16 E. Buendía (F)
  • 14 P. Schick (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 E. Palacios
  • 13 Arthur
  • 21 A. Adli
  • 19 N. Tella
  • 7 J. Hofmann
  • 8 R. Andrich
  • 36 N. Lomb
  • 1 L. Hrádecký

Timeline

  1. SC Freiburg
    27' SC Freiburg Card · Yellow Card
    J. Manzambi

    Foul

  2. SC Freiburg
    44' SC Freiburg Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Eggestein
  3. SC Freiburg
    48' SC Freiburg Goal · Own Goal
    P. Hincapie
  4. Bayer Leverkusen
    57' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Garcia · On: E. Palacios
  5. Bayer Leverkusen
    57' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Edmond Tapsoba · On: Arthur
  6. Bayer Leverkusen
    58' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: E. Buendia · On: A. Adli
  7. Bayer Leverkusen
    66' Bayer Leverkusen Card · Yellow Card
    A. Adli

    Foul

  8. SC Freiburg
    69' SC Freiburg subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Rosenfelder · On: L. Kubler
  9. SC Freiburg
    69' SC Freiburg subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Manzambi · On: M. Rohl
  10. Bayer Leverkusen
    76' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Jeremie Frimpong · On: N. Tella
  11. SC Freiburg
    81' SC Freiburg subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Doan · On: J. Beste
  12. Bayer Leverkusen
    82' Bayer Leverkusen Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Wirtz · Assist: A. Grimaldo
  13. Bayer Leverkusen
    88' Bayer Leverkusen Card · Yellow Card
    A. Grimaldo

    Foul

  14. SC Freiburg
    89' SC Freiburg subst · Substitution 4
    Off: V. Grifo · On: Kiliann Sildillia
  15. Bayer Leverkusen
    90'+3 Bayer Leverkusen Goal · Normal Goal
    Jonathan Tah · Assist: N. Tella

Match Stats

Stat SC Freiburg Bayer Leverkusen
Fouls 10 16
Pass Accuracy 68% 85%
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 7 5
Corners 4 1
Total Passes 297 631
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 2 3
Shots on Target 3 2
xG 0.78 0.33
Shots off Target 2 0
Possession 32% 68%
Goals Prevented -1 -1
Accurate Passes 201 539
Shots Inside Box 5 2
Saves 0 2
Shots Outside Box 2 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ SC Freiburg took an early lead through M. Eggestein's goal, but P. Hincapie’s own goal in quick succession equalized the match.
  • ▸ Bayer Leverkusen regained momentum with F. Wirtz's goal, only to be drawn again by Jonathan Tah late into stoppage time, ensuring a dramatic 2-2 draw.