Match report

Bayer Leverkusen Defeats VfB Stuttgart 2–1 in DFB Pokal Thriller

Bayer Leverkusen
Bayer Leverkusen
2–1
FT
VfB Stuttgart
VfB Stuttgart
Feb 5, 2020

Bayer Leverkusen held off a spirited VfB Stuttgart to secure a 2-1 victory in their DFB Pokal match. The game was filled with dramatic moments, including an own goal by Fabian Bredlow and a goal by Leandro Alario, which were enough to edge out Stuttgart despite Silas' late goal.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Bayer Leverkusen 2–1 VfB Stuttgart
  • • Leandro Alario scored the crucial second goal for Leverkusen
  • • Silas scored a late goal for Stuttgart
  • • Fabian Bredlow scored an own goal for Leverkusen
  • • Mitchell Weiser and Lukas Hradecky received yellow cards for Leverkusen
  • • Gonzalo Castro received a yellow card for Stuttgart

Lineups

Bayer Leverkusen

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 L. Hrádecký (G)
  • 5 S. Bender (D)
  • 6 A. Dragović (D)
  • 23 M. Weiser (D)
  • 22 D. Sinkgraven (D)
  • 38 K. Bellarabi (M)
  • 10 K. Demirbay (M)
  • 25 E. Palacios (M)
  • 29 K. Havertz (M)
  • 13 L. Alario (F)
  • 19 M. Diaby (M)

Substitutes

  • 4 J. Tah
  • 11 N. Amiri
  • 18 Wendell
  • 30 A. Stanilewicz
  • 31 K. Volland
  • 9 L. Bailey
  • 12 E. Tapsoba
  • 8 L. Bender
  • 28 R. Özcan

VfB Stuttgart

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 33 F. Bredlow (G)
  • 15 P. Stenzel (D)
  • 5 N. Phillips (D)
  • 10 D. Didavi (F)
  • 8 G. Castro (M)
  • 3 W. Endo (D)
  • 20 P. Förster (M)
  • 23 O. Mangala (M)
  • 22 N. González (F)
  • 30 R. Massimo (D)
  • 14 S. Wamangituka

Substitutes

  • 6 C. Mola
  • 31 M. Klimowicz
  • 25 L. Egloff
  • 13 J. Grahl
  • 27 M. Gómez
  • 19 D. Churlinov
  • 18 H. Al Ghaddioui
  • 16 A. Karazor
  • 26 A. Aidonis

Timeline

  1. Bayer Leverkusen
    30' Bayer Leverkusen Card · Yellow Card
    Mitchell Weiser
  2. Bayer Leverkusen
    46' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Bender · On: Jonathan Tah
  3. VfB Stuttgart
    58' VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Massimo · On: Clinton Mola
  4. VfB Stuttgart
    67' VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Didavi · On: M. Klimowicz
  5. Bayer Leverkusen
    71' Bayer Leverkusen Goal · Own Goal
    Fabian Bredlow
  6. VfB Stuttgart
    79' VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 3
    Off: P. Forster · On: Lilian Egloff
  7. Bayer Leverkusen
    83' Bayer Leverkusen Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Alario
  8. Bayer Leverkusen
    85' Bayer Leverkusen Card · Yellow Card
    L. Hradecky
  9. Bayer Leverkusen
    85' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Sinkgraven · On: Wendell
  10. VfB Stuttgart
    85' VfB Stuttgart Goal · Normal Goal
    Silas · Assist: N. Gonzalez
  11. VfB Stuttgart
    90' VfB Stuttgart Card · Yellow Card
    G. Castro

Match Stats

Stat Bayer Leverkusen VfB Stuttgart
Fouls 11 15
Pass Accuracy 88% 77%
Offsides 5 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 17 12
Corners 7 1
Total Passes 712 410
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 4 2
Shots on Target 4 3
Shots off Target 9 7
Possession 64% 36%
Accurate Passes 627 316
Shots Inside Box 12 7
Saves 2 3
Shots Outside Box 5 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Bayer Leverkusen took the lead with an own goal by Fabian Bredlow, which shifted the momentum in their favor
  • ▸ Leandro Alario's goal in the 83rd minute sealed Leverkusen's victory, despite Stuttgart's late push and Silas' goal