Match report
Bayer Leverkusen Defeats 1. FC Köln 3-2 in DFB Pokal Thriller
Bayer Leverkusen
3–2
AET
1. FC Köln
Feb 5, 2025
Bayer Leverkusen staged a remarkable comeback to defeat 1. FC Köln 3-2 in a pulsating DFB Pokal clash. Köln took the lead twice in the first half with goals from D. Downs and L. Maina, but Leverkusen's P. Schick, who scored twice, and V. Boniface ensured the hosts triumphed in a high-intensity match.
Key Facts
- • Final score: Bayer Leverkusen 3-2 1. FC Köln
- • P. Schick scored twice for Bayer Leverkusen
- • D. Downs and L. Maina scored for 1. FC Köln
- • Bayer Leverkusen secured victory in the DFB Pokal
- • 1. FC Köln had multiple yellow cards and a goal disallowed
Lineups
Bayer Leverkusen
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 17 M. Kovář (G)
- 23 N. Mukiele (D)
- 4 J. Tah (D)
- 12 E. Tapsoba (D)
- 30 J. Frimpong (M)
- 34 G. Xhaka (M)
- 25 E. Palacios (M)
- 20 Álex Grimaldo (M)
- 16 E. Buendía (F)
- 10 F. Wirtz (F)
- 14 P. Schick (F)
Substitutes
- 3 P. Hincapié
- 19 N. Tella
- 22 V. Boniface
- 24 Aleix García
- 5 Hermoso
- 7 J. Hofmann
- 8 R. Andrich
- 1 L. Hrádecký
- 13 Arthur
1. FC Köln
Formation: 3-4-1-2
Starting XI
- 1 M. Schwäbe (G)
- 4 T. Hübers (D)
- 2 J. Schmied (D)
- 3 D. Heintz (D)
- 29 J. Thielmann (M)
- 8 D. Huseinbašić (M)
- 6 E. Martel (M)
- 35 M. Finkgräfe (M)
- 7 D. Ljubičić (F)
- 42 D. Downs (F)
- 37 L. Maina (F)
Substitutes
- 21 S. Tigges
- 17 L. Paqarada
- 47 M. Olesen
- 27 I. Rondić
- 25 J. Gazibegović
- 49 N. Telle
- 9 L. Waldschmidt
- 26 A. Racioppi
- 16 M. Obuz
Timeline
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19' 1. FC Köln Card · Yellow CardD. Heintz
Foul
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45'+10 1. FC Köln Goal · Normal GoalD. Downs
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46' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 1Off: Edmond Tapsoba · On: P. Hincapie
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54' 1. FC Köln Goal · Normal GoalL. Maina · Assist: D. Downs
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60' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 2Off: E. Buendia · On: N. Tella
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61' Bayer Leverkusen Goal · Normal GoalP. Schick · Assist: F. Wirtz
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64' 1. FC Köln Card · Yellow CardT. Hubers
Foul
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65' 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 1Off: D. Downs · On: S. Tigges
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70' Bayer Leverkusen Card · Yellow CardGranit Xhaka
Argument
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72' 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Finkgrafe · On: L. Paqarada
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73' 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 3Off: D. Huseinbasic · On: M. Olesen
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76' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 3Off: E. Palacios · On: V. Boniface
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80' 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 4Off: L. Maina · On: I. Rondic
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86' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 4Off: N. Mukiele · On: A. Garcia
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90'+5 1. FC Köln Card · Yellow CardJ. Thielmann
Argument
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90'+6 Bayer Leverkusen Goal · Normal GoalP. Schick · Assist: Jeremie Frimpong
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93' 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 5Off: J. Thielmann · On: J. Gazibegovic
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98' Bayer Leverkusen Goal · Normal GoalV. Boniface · Assist: A. Grimaldo
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100' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 5Off: A. Grimaldo · On: M. Hermoso
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104' Bayer Leverkusen Card · Yellow CardF. Wirtz
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113' 1. FC Köln Var · Goal cancelledI. Rondic
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119' Bayer Leverkusen Card · Yellow CardA. Garcia
Time wasting
Match Stats
| Stat | Bayer Leverkusen | 1. FC Köln |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 9 | 17 |
| Pass Accuracy | 91% | 70% |
| Offsides | 3 | 4 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 23 | 5 |
| Corners | 9 | 1 |
| Total Passes | 1050 | 288 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 7 | 0 |
| Shots on Target | 7 | 4 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 9 | 1 |
| Possession | 79% | 21% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 952 | 203 |
| Shots Inside Box | 17 | 5 |
| Saves | 2 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 6 | 0 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ P. Schick's goal at the 61st minute marked a turning point for Bayer Leverkusen
- ▸ The 90th-minute extra-time goal by P. Schick solidified Bayer Leverkusen's lead, ultimately securing the match win
- ▸ V. Boniface's late goal in the 98th minute sealed the victory for Bayer Leverkusen