Match report

Bayer Leverkusen Defeats VfL Wolfsburg 3-1 in Bundesliga Clash

VfL Wolfsburg
VfL Wolfsburg
1–3
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Bayer Leverkusen
Bayer Leverkusen
Nov 22, 2025

In a dominant display at the Volkswagen Arena, Bayer Leverkusen outclassed VfL Wolfsburg with a 3-1 victory in their Bundesliga clash. Early goals from J. Hofmann and Edmond Tapsoba set the tone, while M. Tillman added to their lead before D. Vavro pulled one back for Wolfsburg.

Key Facts

  • • Bayer Leverkusen scored three goals: J. Hofmann (9'), Edmond Tapsoba (24'), M. Tillman (33')
  • • VfL Wolfsburg's sole goal came from D. Vavro at 57'
  • • D. Pejcinovic and M. Amoura received yellow cards for VfL Wolfsburg
  • • Robert Andrich was cautioned with a yellow card for Bayer Leverkusen

Lineups

VfL Wolfsburg

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 K. Grabara (G)
  • 26 S. Kumbedi (D)
  • 3 D. Vavro (D)
  • 14 J. Seelt (D)
  • 25 A. Zehnter (D)
  • 31 Y. Gerhardt (M)
  • 27 M. Arnold (M)
  • 39 P. Wimmer (M)
  • 10 L. Majer (M)
  • 9 M. Amoura (M)
  • 17 D. Pejcinovic (F)

Substitutes

  • 29 M. Muller
  • 41 J. Burger
  • 4 K. Koulierakis
  • 37 P. Hensel
  • 32 M. Svanberg
  • 24 C. Eriksen
  • 7 A. Skov Olsen
  • 5 Vini Souza
  • 23 J. Wind

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

  • 28 J. Blaswich
  • 4 J. Quansah
  • 44 J. Belocian
  • 9 C. Echeverri
  • 11 M. Terrier
  • 17 E. Ben Seghir
  • 18 A. Sarco
  • 23 N. Tella
  • 35 C. Kofane

Timeline

  1. Bayer Leverkusen
    9' Bayer Leverkusen Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Hofmann · Assist: A. Grimaldo
  2. Bayer Leverkusen
    24' Bayer Leverkusen Goal · Normal Goal
    Edmond Tapsoba · Assist: A. Garcia
  3. Bayer Leverkusen
    33' Bayer Leverkusen Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Tillman · Assist: P. Schick
  4. VfL Wolfsburg
    34' VfL Wolfsburg Card · Yellow Card
    D. Pejcinovic

    Foul

  5. VfL Wolfsburg
    40' VfL Wolfsburg Card · Yellow Card
    M. Amoura

    Foul

  6. Bayer Leverkusen
    46' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: I. Maza · On: J. Quansah
  7. VfL Wolfsburg
    57' VfL Wolfsburg Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Vavro · Assist: Maximilian Arnold
  8. VfL Wolfsburg
    61' VfL Wolfsburg subst · Substitution 2
    Off: P. Wimmer · On: M. Svanberg
  9. VfL Wolfsburg
    61' VfL Wolfsburg subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Y. Gerhardt · On: C. Eriksen
  10. VfL Wolfsburg
    61' VfL Wolfsburg subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. Pejcinovic · On: J. Wind
  11. VfL Wolfsburg
    63' VfL Wolfsburg Var · Goal cancelled
    J. Wind
  12. Bayer Leverkusen
    64' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Tillman · On: M. Terrier
  13. Bayer Leverkusen
    75' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Grimaldo · On: J. Belocian
  14. Bayer Leverkusen
    75' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 4
    Off: P. Schick · On: C. M. Kofane
  15. Bayer Leverkusen
    76' Bayer Leverkusen Card · Yellow Card
    Robert Andrich

    Foul

  16. VfL Wolfsburg
    84' VfL Wolfsburg subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Saël Kumbedi · On: J. Burger
  17. Bayer Leverkusen
    86' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 5
    Off: E. Poku · On: N. Tella

Match Stats

Stat VfL Wolfsburg Bayer Leverkusen
Fouls 12 7
Pass Accuracy 83% 90%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 21 7
Corners 9 1
Total Passes 382 672
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 3 0
Shots on Target 10 3
xG 2.13 1.10
Shots off Target 8 4
Possession 38% 62%
Goals Prevented 2 2
Accurate Passes 318 603
Shots Inside Box 14 3
Saves 0 9
Shots Outside Box 7 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Bayer Leverkusen's quickfire goals in the first half (9', 24', and 33') established a commanding lead over VfL Wolfsburg.
  • ▸ VfL Wolfsburg's late goal by D. Vavro at 57' offered some hope, but Bayer Leverkusen maintained their composure to secure the victory.