Match report

Bayer Leverkusen Defeats SC Paderborn 07 4-2 in DFB Pokal

SC Paderborn 07
SC Paderborn 07
2–4
AET
Bayer Leverkusen
Bayer Leverkusen
Oct 29, 2025

Bayer Leverkusen defeated SC Paderborn 07 4–2 in a hard-fought DFB Pokal match, overcoming an early red card to secure their progression. The turning point came when SC Paderborn’s F. Gotze was sent off for a professional foul, leaving the home side with ten men. Bayer Leverkusen capitalized on this moment and scored three goals within extra time to seal the victory.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: SC Paderborn 07 2–4 Bayer Leverkusen
  • • SC Paderborn 07’s F. Gotze received a red card at minute 58.
  • • Goals for Bayer Leverkusen: A. Grimaldo (60'), J. Quansah (105'), A. Garcia (120')
  • • Goals for SC Paderborn 07: S. Marino (90'), S. Michel (96')

Lineups

SC Paderborn 07

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Schubert (G)
  • 22 M. Hansen (D)
  • 20 F. Gotze (D)
  • 25 T. Scheller (D)
  • 17 L. Curda (M)
  • 14 M. Baur (M)
  • 6 L. Engelns (M)
  • 23 R. Obermair (M)
  • 18 M. Worner (F)
  • 7 F. Bilbija (F)
  • 28 L. Copado (F)

Substitutes

  • 41 D. Seimen
  • 2 R. Muller
  • 3 J. Sticker
  • 5 S. Castaneda
  • 9 N. Batzner
  • 11 S. Michel
  • 26 S. Klaas
  • 27 S. Tigges
  • 30 S. Marino

Bayer Leverkusen

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Flekken (G)
  • 12 E. Tapsoba (D)
  • 5 L. Bade (D)
  • 44 J. Belocian (D)
  • 13 Arthur (M)
  • 24 A. Garcia (M)
  • 8 R. Andrich (M)
  • 20 A. Grimaldo (M)
  • 7 J. Hofmann (F)
  • 17 E. Ben Seghir (F)
  • 14 P. Schick (F)

Substitutes

  • 28 J. Blaswich
  • 4 J. Quansah
  • 9 C. Echeverri
  • 11 M. Terrier
  • 18 A. Sarco
  • 19 E. Poku
  • 30 I. Maza
  • 42 M. Culbreath
  • 35 C. M. Kofane

Timeline

  1. Bayer Leverkusen
    43' Bayer Leverkusen Card · Yellow Card
    A. Garcia

    Foul

  2. Bayer Leverkusen
    46' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: E. Ben Seghir · On: E. Poku
  3. Bayer Leverkusen
    46' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: P. Schick · On: C. M. Kofane
  4. SC Paderborn 07
    58' SC Paderborn 07 Card · Red Card
    F. Gotze

    Professional foul last man

  5. Bayer Leverkusen
    60' Bayer Leverkusen Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Grimaldo
  6. SC Paderborn 07
    61' SC Paderborn 07 subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Worner · On: J. Sticker
  7. Bayer Leverkusen
    66' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Belocian · On: J. Quansah
  8. Bayer Leverkusen
    66' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Arthur · On: M. Terrier
  9. SC Paderborn 07
    72' SC Paderborn 07 subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Copado · On: S. Tigges
  10. SC Paderborn 07
    73' SC Paderborn 07 subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Bilbija · On: N. Batzner
  11. SC Paderborn 07
    73' SC Paderborn 07 subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Mattes Hansen · On: S. Marino
  12. Bayer Leverkusen
    82' Bayer Leverkusen Card · Yellow Card
    Robert Andrich

    Foul

  13. Bayer Leverkusen
    83' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Hofmann · On: I. Maza
  14. SC Paderborn 07
    84' SC Paderborn 07 subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Luis Engelns · On: S. Michel
  15. SC Paderborn 07
    90' SC Paderborn 07 Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Marino · Assist: Raphael Obermair
  16. SC Paderborn 07
    96' SC Paderborn 07 Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Michel · Assist: N. Batzner
  17. Bayer Leverkusen
    105' Bayer Leverkusen Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Quansah · Assist: E. Poku
  18. SC Paderborn 07
    108' SC Paderborn 07 Card · Yellow Card
    Raphael Obermair

    Foul

  19. SC Paderborn 07
    110' SC Paderborn 07 Card · Yellow Card
    S. Marino

    Foul

  20. SC Paderborn 07
    119' SC Paderborn 07 Card · Yellow Card
    M. Baur

    Foul

  21. Bayer Leverkusen
    120' Bayer Leverkusen Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Garcia · Assist: Robert Andrich

Match Stats

Stat SC Paderborn 07 Bayer Leverkusen
Fouls 18 12
Pass Accuracy 78% 89%
Offsides 0 4
Red Cards 1 0
Total Shots 18 29
Corners 6 6
Total Passes 446 796
Yellow Cards 3 2
Blocked Shots 4 5
Shots on Target 5 14
xG — —
Shots off Target 9 10
Possession 36% 64%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 348 706
Shots Inside Box 12 18
Saves 10 2
Shots Outside Box 6 11

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The dismissal of F. Gotze on the hour mark left SC Paderborn 07 with ten men, severely affecting their game.
  • ▸ Bayer Leverkusen’s A. Grimaldo scored a crucial goal just after Gotze's red card at minute 60, shifting momentum towards Leverkusen.