Match report
Bayer Leverkusen Stuns FSV Mainz 05 with 4-3 Win in Bundesliga
FSV Mainz 05
3–4
FT
Bayer Leverkusen
Oct 18, 2025
Bayer Leverkusen stuns FSV Mainz 05, securing a dramatic 4-3 win in their Bundesliga clash. A. Grimaldo and M. Terrier led the charge for Leverkusen, while Nadiem Amiri and Lee Jae-Sung scored crucial goals for Mainz.
Key Facts
- • Bayer Leverkusen 4-3 FSV Mainz 05 (Bundesliga Match)
- • A. Grimaldo scored two penalties and a normal goal for Bayer Leverkusen
- • Nadiem Amiri and Lee Jae-Sung each scored once for FSV Mainz 05
- • Multiple substitutions and yellow cards marked the game's latter stages
Lineups
FSV Mainz 05
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 1 L. Riess (G)
- 21 D. da Costa (D)
- 16 S. Bell (D)
- 31 D. Kohr (D)
- 22 N. Veratschnig (M)
- 10 N. Amiri (M)
- 6 K. Sano (M)
- 2 P. Mwene (M)
- 8 P. Nebel (F)
- 7 Lee Jae-Sung (F)
- 17 B. Hollerbach (F)
Substitutes
- 33 D. Batz
- 30 S. Widmer
- 25 A. Hanche-Olsen
- 24 S. Kawasaki
- 15 L. Maloney
- 9 A. Nordin
- 37 B. Bobzien
- 14 W. Boving
- 11 A. Sieb
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)
- 13 Arthur (M)
- 6 E. Fernandez (M)
- 24 A. Garcia (M)
- 20 A. Grimaldo (M)
- 7 J. Hofmann (F)
- 19 E. Poku (F)
- 35 C. M. Kofane (F)
Substitutes
- 28 J. Blaswich
- 36 N. Lomb
- 44 J. Belocian
- 9 C. Echeverri
- 27 J. Mensah
- 30 I. Maza
- 11 M. Terrier
- 17 E. Ben Seghir
- 42 M. Culbreath
Timeline
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11' Bayer Leverkusen Goal · PenaltyA. Grimaldo
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24' Bayer Leverkusen Goal · Normal GoalC. M. Kofane · Assist: E. Poku
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34' FSV Mainz 05 Goal · Normal GoalLee Jae-Sung
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37' FSV Mainz 05 Card · Yellow CardDominik Kohr
Foul
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45' Bayer Leverkusen Goal · Normal GoalA. Grimaldo · Assist: J. Hofmann
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65' FSV Mainz 05 subst · Substitution 1Off: Stefan Bell · On: A. Hanche-Olsen
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65' FSV Mainz 05 subst · Substitution 2Off: N. Veratschnig · On: A. Nordin
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66' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Hofmann · On: I. Maza
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67' Bayer Leverkusen Card · Yellow CardEdmond Tapsoba
Foul
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68' Bayer Leverkusen Card · Yellow CardA. Grimaldo
Argument
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71' FSV Mainz 05 Goal · PenaltyNadiem Amiri
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77' FSV Mainz 05 Card · Yellow CardA. Hanche-Olsen
Foul
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79' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 2Off: C. M. Kofane · On: M. Terrier
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79' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 3Off: E. Poku · On: E. Ben Seghir
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81' Bayer Leverkusen Card · Yellow CardL. Bade
Time wasting
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81' FSV Mainz 05 subst · Substitution 3Off: Lee Jae-Sung · On: W. Boving
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83' Bayer Leverkusen Card · Yellow CardE. Ben Seghir
Time wasting
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86' FSV Mainz 05 subst · Substitution 4Off: B. Hollerbach · On: A. Sieb
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87' Bayer Leverkusen Goal · Normal GoalM. Terrier
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90'+3 FSV Mainz 05 Card · Yellow CardNadiem Amiri
Simulation
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90' FSV Mainz 05 Goal · Normal GoalA. Sieb · Assist: Nadiem Amiri
Match Stats
| Stat | FSV Mainz 05 | Bayer Leverkusen |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 20 | 12 |
| Pass Accuracy | 72% | 82% |
| Offsides | 2 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 12 | 20 |
| Corners | 2 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 400 | 559 |
| Yellow Cards | 4 | 4 |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 6 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 8 |
| xG | 1.66 | 3.48 |
| Shots off Target | 4 | 6 |
| Possession | 42% | 58% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 289 | 457 |
| Shots Inside Box | 6 | 18 |
| Saves | 3 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 6 | 2 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Early goals by A. Grimaldo (11th minute, penalty) and C. M. Kofane (24th minute) gave Bayer Leverkusen an early lead.
- ▸ The momentum shifted when Mainz 05 scored two consecutive goals (Lee Jae-Sung at 34th, Nadiem Amiri from a penalty at 71st), narrowing the gap to one goal.