Match report
Bayer Leverkusen Stuns Eintracht Frankfurt 3-1 in Bundesliga Clash
Eintracht Frankfurt
1–3
FT
Bayer Leverkusen
Jan 31, 2026
Bayer Leverkusen stuns Eintracht Frankfurt with a decisive 3-1 win. The match was marked by early goals from Arthur and Tillman for Bayer, followed by an impressive response from R. Koch of Eintracht Frankfurt. However, Eintracht's hopes were dashed when E. Skhiri received a red card in the second half, allowing Leverkusen to secure their lead with a late goal from Garcia.
Key Facts
- • Bayer Leverkusen triumphs 3-1 over Eintracht Frankfurt
- • Arthur and M. Tillman scored for Bayer in the first half, while R. Koch replied for Eintracht
- • E. Skhiri received a red card for Eintracht Frankfurt in the second half
- • A. Garcia sealed Leverkusen's victory with a late goal
Lineups
Eintracht Frankfurt
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 40 Kaua Santos (G)
- 5 A. Amenda (D)
- 4 R. Koch (D)
- 3 A. Theate (D)
- 13 R. Kristensen (M)
- 16 H. Larsson (M)
- 15 E. Skhiri (M)
- 21 N. Brown (M)
- 20 R. Doan (F)
- 27 M. Gotze (F)
- 25 A. Kalimuendo (F)
Substitutes
- 23 M. Zetterer
- 41 F. Doumbia
- 26 K. Kosugi
- 18 M. Dahoud
- 8 F. Chaibi
- 6 O. Hojlund
- 29 A. Amaimouni
- 19 J. Bahoya
- 7 A. Knauff
Bayer Leverkusen
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 28 J. Blaswich (G)
- 4 J. Quansah (D)
- 8 R. Andrich (D)
- 12 E. Tapsoba (D)
- 13 Arthur (M)
- 6 E. Fernandez (M)
- 24 A. Garcia (M)
- 20 A. Grimaldo (M)
- 10 M. Tillman (F)
- 11 M. Terrier (F)
- 35 C. Kofane (F)
Substitutes
- 18 J. Omlin
- 16 A. Tape
- 21 Lucas
- 44 J. Belocian
- 7 J. Hofmann
- 25 E. Palacios
- 14 P. Schick
- 19 E. Poku
- 42 M. Culbreath
Timeline
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7' Eintracht Frankfurt Var · Penalty cancelledA. Kalimuendo
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26' Bayer Leverkusen Goal · Normal GoalArthur · Assist: A. Grimaldo
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33' Bayer Leverkusen Goal · Normal GoalM. Tillman · Assist: C. M. Kofane
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50' Eintracht Frankfurt Goal · Normal GoalR. Koch
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53' Eintracht Frankfurt Card · Yellow CardR. Kristensen
Foul
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57' Eintracht Frankfurt subst · Substitution 1Off: H. Larsson · On: O. Hojlund
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63' Bayer Leverkusen Card · Yellow CardA. Grimaldo
Time wasting
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64' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Terrier · On: J. Hofmann
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64' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 2Off: E. Fernandez · On: E. Palacios
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69' Eintracht Frankfurt Card · Yellow CardE. Skhiri
Foul
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69' Eintracht Frankfurt subst · Substitution 2Off: R. Doan · On: A. Amaimouni
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69' Eintracht Frankfurt subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Gotze · On: A. Knauff
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70' Eintracht Frankfurt Card · Yellow CardE. Skhiri
Foul
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70' Eintracht Frankfurt Card · Red CardE. Skhiri
Foul
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72' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 3Off: C. M. Kofane · On: P. Schick
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82' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 4Off: M. Tillman · On: E. Poku
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84' Eintracht Frankfurt subst · Substitution 4Off: N. Brown · On: J. Bahoya
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90' Bayer Leverkusen Goal · Normal GoalA. Garcia · Assist: E. Poku
Match Stats
| Stat | Eintracht Frankfurt | Bayer Leverkusen |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 11 | 10 |
| Pass Accuracy | 86% | 91% |
| Offsides | 0 | 3 |
| Red Cards | 1 | 0 |
| Total Shots | 11 | 11 |
| Corners | 8 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 510 | 740 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 4 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 4 |
| xG | 1.10 | 1.15 |
| Shots off Target | 4 | 3 |
| Possession | 42% | 58% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 439 | 670 |
| Shots Inside Box | 9 | 5 |
| Saves | 1 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 2 | 6 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Eintracht Frankfurt lost an early penalty opportunity due to VAR intervention, weakening their momentum
- ▸ The dismissal of Eintracht Frankfurt’s E. Skhiri in the 70th minute shifted the game's dynamics in favor of Bayer Leverkusen