Match report
Borussia Dortmund Defeats Bayer Leverkusen 2-1 in Bundesliga Clash
Bayer Leverkusen
1–2
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Borussia Dortmund
Nov 29, 2025
Borussia Dortmund secured a vital win over Bayer Leverkusen with a 2-1 victory in their Bundesliga match on November 29. The match saw early momentum swings, but two goals from Dortmund's Anselmino and Adeyemi proved decisive despite a late Leverkusen goal by Kofane.
Key Facts
- • Borussia Dortmund won the match 2-1.
- • Goals: A. Anselmino (41') & K. Adeyemi (65') for Borussia Dortmund, C. M. Kofane (83') for Bayer Leverkusen.
- • Niklas Schlotterbeck and Florian Silva received yellow cards for Borussia Dortmund.
- • M. Tillman and Edmond Tapsoba were shown yellow cards for Bayer Leverkusen.
Lineups
Bayer Leverkusen
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 1 M. Flekken (G)
- 8 R. Andrich (D)
- 5 L. Bade (D)
- 12 E. Tapsoba (D)
- 7 J. Hofmann (M)
- 30 I. Maza (M)
- 24 A. Garcia (M)
- 20 A. Grimaldo (M)
- 10 M. Tillman (F)
- 19 E. Poku (F)
- 14 P. Schick (F)
Substitutes
- 36 N. Lomb
- 4 J. Quansah
- 9 C. Echeverri
- 11 M. Terrier
- 17 E. Ben Seghir
- 18 A. Sarco
- 23 N. Tella
- 35 C. Kofane
- 44 J. Belocian
Borussia Dortmund
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 1 G. Kobel (G)
- 28 A. Anselmino (D)
- 3 W. Anton (D)
- 4 N. Schlotterbeck (D)
- 26 J. Ryerson (M)
- 8 F. Nmecha (M)
- 20 M. Sabitzer (M)
- 24 D. Svensson (M)
- 27 K. Adeyemi (F)
- 10 J. Brandt (F)
- 9 S. Guirassy (F)
Substitutes
- 33 A. Meyer
- 2 Y. Couto
- 5 R. Bensebaini
- 7 J. Bellingham
- 13 P. Gross
- 16 J. Duranville
- 17 C. Chukwuemeka
- 21 F. Silva
- 23 E. Can
Timeline
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11' Borussia Dortmund Card · Yellow CardN. Schlotterbeck
Foul
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30' Bayer Leverkusen Card · Yellow CardM. Tillman
Foul
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40' Bayer Leverkusen Card · Yellow CardEdmond Tapsoba
Argument
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41' Borussia Dortmund Goal · Normal GoalA. Anselmino · Assist: D. Svensson
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54' Borussia Dortmund Card · Yellow CardJ. Ryerson
Foul
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61' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 1Off: S. Guirassy · On: F. Silva
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63' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 1Off: P. Schick · On: C. M. Kofane
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65' Borussia Dortmund Goal · Normal GoalK. Adeyemi · Assist: F. Silva
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74' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Hofmann · On: C. Echeverri
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74' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Tillman · On: M. Terrier
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80' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Ryerson · On: Y. Couto
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80' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 3Off: K. Adeyemi · On: J. Bellingham
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82' Borussia Dortmund Card · Yellow CardF. Silva
Foul
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83' Bayer Leverkusen Goal · Normal GoalC. M. Kofane · Assist: I. Maza
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88' Borussia Dortmund Card · Yellow CardY. Couto
Foul
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88' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 4Off: Robert Andrich · On: J. Quansah
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88' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 5Off: E. Poku · On: N. Tella
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90'+1 Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 4Off: F. Nmecha · On: R. Bensebaini
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90'+1 Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 5Off: J. Brandt · On: C. Chukwuemeka
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90'+4 Bayer Leverkusen Card · Yellow CardA. Garcia
Argument
Match Stats
| Stat | Bayer Leverkusen | Borussia Dortmund |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 7 | 9 |
| Pass Accuracy | 89% | 83% |
| Offsides | 3 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 14 | 7 |
| Corners | 10 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 613 | 350 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 4 |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 0 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 4 |
| xG | 0.82 | 0.99 |
| Shots off Target | 6 | 3 |
| Possession | 63% | 37% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 546 | 291 |
| Shots Inside Box | 9 | 6 |
| Saves | 2 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 5 | 1 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ A. Anselmino's goal in the 41st minute put Borussia Dortmund ahead, giving them an early lead.
- ▸ K. Adeyemi doubled Dortmund’s advantage with a goal in the 65th minute, solidifying their control of the match.