Match report

Bayer Leverkusen Defeats Werder Bremen 1-0 in Bundesliga Clash

Bayer Leverkusen
Bayer Leverkusen
1–0
FT
Werder Bremen
Werder Bremen
Jan 24, 2026

In a tightly contested match at BayArena, Bayer Leverkusen emerged victorious against Werder Bremen with a narrow 1-0 scoreline. Leverkusen's Lucas secured the game-winning goal in the 37th minute off an assist from I. Maza, despite early controversy when P. Schick's initial goal was cancelled by VAR. The result strengthens Leverkusen's position in the Bundesliga standings.

Key Facts

  • • Bayer Leverkusen 1-0 Werder Bremen (Final Score)
  • • Lucas scored the winning goal for Bayer Leverkusen at minute 37.
  • • P. Schick's early goal was cancelled by VAR in the 14th minute.
  • • Werder Bremen made several substitutions, including Amos Pieper and I. Schmidt coming on.
  • • Leverkusen's L. Bade received a yellow card for time-wasting at minute 87.

Lineups

Bayer Leverkusen

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 28 J. Blaswich (G)
  • 4 J. Quansah (D)
  • 8 R. Andrich (D)
  • 5 L. Bade (D)
  • 21 Lucas (M)
  • 30 I. Maza (M)
  • 24 A. Garcia (M)
  • 20 A. Grimaldo (M)
  • 7 J. Hofmann (F)
  • 19 E. Poku (F)
  • 14 P. Schick (F)

Substitutes

  • 36 N. Lomb
  • 44 J. Belocian
  • 16 A. Tape
  • 13 Arthur
  • 25 E. Palacios
  • 10 M. Tillman
  • 6 E. Fernandez
  • 35 C. Kofane
  • 11 M. Terrier

Werder Bremen

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 30 M. Backhaus (G)
  • 5 A. Pieper (D)
  • 32 M. Friedl (D)
  • 31 K. Coulibaly (D)
  • 3 Y. Sugawara (M)
  • 20 R. Schmid (M)
  • 14 S. Lynen (M)
  • 6 J. Stage (M)
  • 23 I. Schmidt (M)
  • 11 J. Njinmah (F)
  • 17 M. Grull (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 K. Hein
  • 2 O. Deman
  • 22 J. Malatini
  • 33 M. Schmetgens
  • 18 C. Puertas
  • 21 I. Hansen-Aaroen
  • 24 P. Covic
  • 9 K. Topp
  • 19 J. Milosevic

Timeline

  1. Bayer Leverkusen
    14' Bayer Leverkusen Var · Goal cancelled
    P. Schick
  2. Werder Bremen
    15' Werder Bremen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Amos Pieper · On: Julián Malatini
  3. Bayer Leverkusen
    37' Bayer Leverkusen Goal · Normal Goal
    Lucas · Assist: I. Maza
  4. Werder Bremen
    46' Werder Bremen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: I. Schmidt · On: O. Deman
  5. Bayer Leverkusen
    57' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: E. Poku · On: M. Tillman
  6. Bayer Leverkusen
    57' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Lucas · On: E. Fernandez
  7. Werder Bremen
    60' Werder Bremen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Grull · On: J. Milosevic
  8. Bayer Leverkusen
    72' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: I. Maza · On: Arthur
  9. Bayer Leverkusen
    72' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Garcia · On: E. Palacios
  10. Werder Bremen
    78' Werder Bremen Card · Yellow Card
    M. Friedl

    Argument

  11. Werder Bremen
    79' Werder Bremen subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Y. Sugawara · On: K. Topp
  12. Bayer Leverkusen
    87' Bayer Leverkusen Card · Yellow Card
    L. Bade

    Time wasting

  13. Werder Bremen
    88' Werder Bremen Card · Yellow Card
    Julián Malatini

    Foul

  14. Werder Bremen
    90'+6 Werder Bremen Card · Yellow Card
    O. Deman

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Bayer Leverkusen Werder Bremen
Fouls 6 9
Pass Accuracy 86% 85%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 17
Corners 5 5
Total Passes 551 555
Yellow Cards 2 3
Blocked Shots 3 7
Shots on Target 4 3
xG 2.55 0.94
Shots off Target 6 7
Possession 50% 50%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 473 473
Shots Inside Box 7 10
Saves 3 3
Shots Outside Box 6 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The match turned in Leverkusen's favor when Lucas scored the only goal of the game in the 37th minute, breaking Bremen's resistance.
  • ▸ After P. Schick's initial goal was cancelled by VAR, Leverkusen regrouped and capitalized on their first clear opportunity.