Match report

Arminia Bielefeld Stuns Bayer Leverkusen with 2-1 DFB Pokal Victory

Arminia Bielefeld
Arminia Bielefeld
2–1
FT
Bayer Leverkusen
Bayer Leverkusen
Apr 1, 2025

Arminia Bielefeld stunned their more illustrious opponents, Bayer Leverkusen, with a 2-1 victory in the DFB Pokal match. The game began brightly for Leverkusen as Jonathan Tah opened the scoring early on, but Arminia responded quickly through M. Worl and Maximilian Grofer's late goal ensured they held off Leverkusen to advance.

Key Facts

  • • Jonathan Tah scored for Bayer Leverkusen at 17 minutes.
  • • M. Worl equalized for Arminia Bielefeld at 20 minutes.
  • • Maximilian Grofer secured the win for Arminia Bielefeld from an assist by L. Oppie in added time of the first half.
  • • Bayer Leverkusen had several players cautioned, including N. Mukiele, P. Hincapie, V. Boniface, and A. Grimaldo.

Lineups

Arminia Bielefeld

Formation: 5-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Kersken (G)
  • 2 F. Hagmann (D)
  • 23 L. Schneider (D)
  • 21 S. Russo (D)
  • 19 M. Großer (D)
  • 4 L. Oppie (D)
  • 37 N. Sarenren Bazee (M)
  • 8 S. Schreck (M)
  • 6 M. Corboz (M)
  • 38 M. Wörl (M)
  • 11 J. Grodowski (F)

Substitutes

  • 17 M. Biankadi
  • 3 J. Felix
  • 30 I. Young
  • 13 L. Kunze
  • 24 C. Lannert
  • 18 L. Oppermann
  • 43 D. Richter
  • 7 J. Kania
  • 22 M. Schröers

Bayer Leverkusen

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 L. Hrádecký (G)
  • 23 N. Mukiele (D)
  • 4 J. Tah (D)
  • 3 P. Hincapié (D)
  • 30 J. Frimpong (M)
  • 8 R. Andrich (M)
  • 34 G. Xhaka (M)
  • 25 E. Palacios (M)
  • 20 Álex Grimaldo (M)
  • 21 A. Adli (F)
  • 14 P. Schick (F)

Substitutes

  • 22 V. Boniface
  • 19 N. Tella
  • 18 A. Sarco
  • 7 J. Hofmann
  • 16 E. Buendía
  • 13 Arthur
  • 17 M. Kovář
  • 24 Aleix García
  • 26 A. Natali

Timeline

  1. Bayer Leverkusen
    17' Bayer Leverkusen Goal · Normal Goal
    Jonathan Tah · Assist: A. Adli
  2. Arminia Bielefeld
    20' Arminia Bielefeld Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Worl
  3. Bayer Leverkusen
    41' Bayer Leverkusen Card · Yellow Card
    N. Mukiele

    Foul

  4. Arminia Bielefeld
    45'+3 Arminia Bielefeld Goal · Normal Goal
    Maximilian Großer · Assist: L. Oppie
  5. Bayer Leverkusen
    51' Bayer Leverkusen Card · Yellow Card
    P. Hincapie

    Argument

  6. Bayer Leverkusen
    53' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: E. Palacios · On: V. Boniface
  7. Bayer Leverkusen
    60' Bayer Leverkusen Card · Yellow Card
    V. Boniface

    Foul

  8. Arminia Bielefeld
    63' Arminia Bielefeld Card · Yellow Card
    J. Grodowski

    Foul

  9. Arminia Bielefeld
    64' Arminia Bielefeld Card · Yellow Card
    S. Schreck

    Foul

  10. Arminia Bielefeld
    72' Arminia Bielefeld Card · Yellow Card
    S. Russo

    Foul

  11. Bayer Leverkusen
    77' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Adli · On: N. Tella
  12. Arminia Bielefeld
    84' Arminia Bielefeld subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Grodowski · On: M. Biankadi
  13. Bayer Leverkusen
    87' Bayer Leverkusen Card · Yellow Card
    N. Tella

    Foul

  14. Bayer Leverkusen
    90'+1 Bayer Leverkusen Card · Yellow Card
    A. Grimaldo

    Argument

  15. Arminia Bielefeld
    90'+3 Arminia Bielefeld subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Sarenren Bazee · On: Joel Felix
  16. Arminia Bielefeld
    90'+3 Arminia Bielefeld subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Schreck · On: I. Young

Match Stats

Stat Arminia Bielefeld Bayer Leverkusen
Fouls 14 12
Pass Accuracy 63% 64%
Offsides 1 4
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 8 13
Corners 7 6
Total Passes 360 382
Yellow Cards 3 5
Blocked Shots 2 2
Shots on Target 3 4
xG — —
Shots off Target 3 7
Possession 48% 52%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 226 243
Shots Inside Box 6 11
Saves 3 1
Shots Outside Box 2 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Arminia Bielefeld's quick equalizer by M. Worl in the 20th minute shifted momentum towards them.
  • ▸ Maximilian Grofer's goal in injury time of the first half provided Arminia with a crucial lead, setting the stage for their victory.