Match report

Bayer Leverkusen Defeats 1. FC Köln 2-0 in Bundesliga Clash

Bayer Leverkusen
Bayer Leverkusen
2–0
FT
1. FC Köln
1. FC Köln
Dec 13, 2025

In an intense clash at the BayArena, Bayer Leverkusen demonstrated superior form and tactical execution to defeat 1. FC Köln 2-0 in a crucial Bundesliga fixture. Goals from M. Terrier and Robert Andrich ensured Leverkusen's dominance throughout the match, despite early setbacks with yellow cards for both teams.

Key Facts

  • • Bayer Leverkusen secured a 2-0 victory over 1. FC Köln in the Bundesliga.
  • • Goals were scored by M. Terrier (66') and Robert Andrich (72').
  • • Eric Martel from 1. FC Köln was shown a yellow card early in the match at the 5th minute.
  • • Bayer Leverkusen made multiple substitutions including N. Tella off for E. Poku, M. Terrier off for J. Hofmann, and A. Garcia on for L. Bade.

Lineups

Bayer Leverkusen

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Flekken (G)
  • 4 J. Quansah (D)
  • 8 R. Andrich (D)
  • 12 E. Tapsoba (D)
  • 13 Arthur (M)
  • 24 A. Garcia (M)
  • 30 I. Maza (M)
  • 19 E. Poku (M)
  • 7 J. Hofmann (F)
  • 10 M. Tillman (F)
  • 35 C. Kofane (F)

Substitutes

  • 28 J. Blaswich
  • 44 J. Belocian
  • 16 A. Tape
  • 5 L. Bade
  • 6 E. Fernandez
  • 23 N. Tella
  • 18 A. Sarco
  • 17 E. Ben Seghir
  • 11 M. Terrier

1. FC Köln

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Schwabe (G)
  • 28 S. Sebulonsen (D)
  • 6 E. Martel (D)
  • 33 R. van den Berg (D)
  • 29 J. Thielmann (M)
  • 8 D. Huseinbasic (M)
  • 5 T. Krauss (M)
  • 16 J. Kaminski (M)
  • 7 L. Waldschmidt (F)
  • 30 M. Bulter (F)
  • 13 S. El Mala (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 R. Zieler
  • 32 K. Lund
  • 36 C. Neumann
  • 39 C. Ozkacar
  • 11 F. Kainz
  • 17 A. Castro-Montes
  • 18 I. Johannesson
  • 37 L. Maina
  • 9 R. Ache

Timeline

  1. 1. FC Köln
    5' 1. FC Köln Card · Yellow Card
    Eric Martel

    Foul

  2. 1. FC Köln
    46' 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Huseinbasic · On: C. Ozkacar
  3. 1. FC Köln
    46' 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Waldschmidt · On: L. Maina
  4. 1. FC Köln
    46' 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Bulter · On: R. Ache
  5. Bayer Leverkusen
    51' Bayer Leverkusen Card · Yellow Card
    Arthur

    Foul

  6. Bayer Leverkusen
    62' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: E. Poku · On: N. Tella
  7. Bayer Leverkusen
    62' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Hofmann · On: M. Terrier
  8. Bayer Leverkusen
    66' Bayer Leverkusen Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Terrier · Assist: Arthur
  9. Bayer Leverkusen
    72' Bayer Leverkusen Goal · Normal Goal
    Robert Andrich · Assist: A. Garcia
  10. 1. FC Köln
    73' 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. El Mala · On: Kristoffer Lund
  11. Bayer Leverkusen
    74' Bayer Leverkusen Card · Yellow Card
    J. Quansah

    Foul

  12. Bayer Leverkusen
    77' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Garcia · On: L. Bade
  13. Bayer Leverkusen
    77' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 4
    Off: C. M. Kofane · On: A. Sarco
  14. 1. FC Köln
    80' 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Eric Martel · On: I. Johannesson
  15. Bayer Leverkusen
    86' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Tillman · On: J. Belocian

Match Stats

Stat Bayer Leverkusen 1. FC Köln
Fouls 8 6
Pass Accuracy 88% 78%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 17 5
Corners 8 3
Total Passes 577 369
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 2 0
Shots on Target 6 4
xG 2.07 0.20
Shots off Target 9 1
Possession 61% 39%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 508 289
Shots Inside Box 11 1
Saves 4 5
Shots Outside Box 6 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ At the 66th minute, M. Terrier's goal broke the deadlock with a precise finish, setting Leverkusen in control.
  • ▸ Robert Andrich doubled the lead just six minutes later at 72', solidifying Leverkusen's dominance and leaving Köln struggling to respond.