Match report
Bayer Leverkusen Stuns Eintracht Frankfurt 4-1 in DFB Pokal Clash
Bayer Leverkusen
4–1
FT
Eintracht Frankfurt
Jan 12, 2021
Bayer Leverkusen triumphed over Eintracht Frankfurt in a pulsating DFB Pokal encounter, securing a 4-1 victory that showcased their resilience and tactical acumen. Amin Younes put Eintracht Frankfurt ahead early on, but Leverkusen, led by L. Alario's penalty and two goals from M. Diaby, turned the match around. Despite Jonathan Tah's red card for Leverkusen, the home side maintained their composure to advance.
Key Facts
- • Eintracht Frankfurt took an early lead through Amin Younes (6th minute)
- • L. Alario equalized for Bayer Leverkusen with a penalty (27th minute)
- • Edmond Tapsoba put Leverkusen ahead (49th minute)
- • M. Diaby scored twice for Leverkusen (67th and 87th minutes)
- • Jonathan Tah was sent off for Leverkusen (73rd minute)
Lineups
Bayer Leverkusen
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 L. Hrádecký (G)
- 8 L. Bender (D)
- 18 Wendell (D)
- 4 J. Tah (D)
- 12 E. Tapsoba (D)
- 15 J. Baumgartlinger (M)
- 10 K. Demirbay (M)
- 11 N. Amiri (M)
- 13 L. Alario (F)
- 9 L. Bailey (F)
- 19 M. Diaby (F)
Substitutes
- 6 A. Dragović
- 20 C. Aránguiz
- 16 T. Jedvaj
- 32 S. Onur
- 39 C. Türkmen
- 36 N. Lomb
- 22 D. Sinkgraven
- 37 E. Gedikli
- 14 P. Schick
Eintracht Frankfurt
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 1 K. Trapp (G)
- 13 M. Hinteregger (D)
- 25 E. Durm (M)
- 2 O. N'Dicka (D)
- 35 Tuta (D)
- 3 S. Ilsanker (M)
- 17 S. Rode (M)
- 15 D. Kamada (F)
- 27 A. Barkok (M)
- 32 A. Younes (F)
- 33 André Silva (F)
Substitutes
- 11 S. Zuber
- 28 D. Kohr
- 7 A. Hrustic
- 18 A. Touré
- 22 T. Chandler
- 19 D. Abraham
- 20 M. Hasebe
- 24 D. da Costa
- 23 M. Schubert
Timeline
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6' Eintracht Frankfurt Goal · Normal GoalAmin Younes · Assist: Andre Silva
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27' Bayer Leverkusen Goal · PenaltyL. Alario
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29' Eintracht Frankfurt subst · Substitution 1Off: Amin Younes · On: S. Zuber
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42' Eintracht Frankfurt Card · Yellow CardMartin Hinteregger
Foul
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49' Bayer Leverkusen Goal · Normal GoalEdmond Tapsoba · Assist: K. Demirbay
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61' Bayer Leverkusen Card · Yellow CardEdmond Tapsoba
Foul
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67' Bayer Leverkusen Goal · Normal GoalM. Diaby · Assist: Nadiem Amiri
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70' Eintracht Frankfurt subst · Substitution 2Off: Aymen Barkok · On: Dominik Kohr
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70' Eintracht Frankfurt subst · Substitution 3Off: D. Kamada · On: A. Hrustic
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70' Eintracht Frankfurt subst · Substitution 4Off: E. Durm · On: Almamy Touré
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73' Bayer Leverkusen Card · Red CardJonathan Tah
Professional foul last man
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76' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 1Off: L. Alario · On: Aleksandar Dragović
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79' Eintracht Frankfurt subst · Substitution 5Off: Tuta · On: T. Chandler
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81' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 2Off: Nadiem Amiri · On: C. Aránguiz
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83' Bayer Leverkusen Card · Yellow CardLars Bender
Time wasting
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87' Bayer Leverkusen Goal · Normal GoalM. Diaby · Assist: K. Demirbay
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89' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 3Off: Lars Bender · On: T. Jedvaj
Match Stats
| Stat | Bayer Leverkusen | Eintracht Frankfurt |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 7 | 15 |
| Pass Accuracy | 77% | 75% |
| Offsides | 5 | 6 |
| Red Cards | 1 | 0 |
| Total Shots | 14 | 11 |
| Corners | 4 | 4 |
| Total Passes | 437 | 417 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 9 | 7 |
| Shots off Target | 3 | 1 |
| Possession | 51% | 49% |
| Accurate Passes | 338 | 314 |
| Shots Inside Box | 9 | 8 |
| Saves | 6 | 5 |
| Shots Outside Box | 5 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Leverkusen's equalizing penalty by L. Alario turned the momentum in their favor after Eintracht Frankfurt's early goal
- ▸ The introduction of multiple substitutes for Eintracht Frankfurt failed to halt Leverkusen's strong second-half performance
- ▸ Despite Jonathan Tah's red card, Leverkusen continued to dominate and scored two more goals to seal the victory