Match report

Bayer Leverkusen Defeats FC St. Pauli 3-0 in DFB Pokal

Bayer Leverkusen
Bayer Leverkusen
3–0
FT
FC St. Pauli
FC St. Pauli
Feb 3, 2026

Bayer Leverkusen demonstrated their superiority with a convincing 3-0 win over FC St. Pauli in the DFB Pokal match played at BayArena on Friday, February 3rd. The victory was backed by strong performances from key players like Moussa Diaby and Patrik Schick, who scored critical goals to maintain Leverkusen's momentum throughout the game.

Key Facts

  • • Moussa Diaby opened the scoring for Bayer Leverkusen at 32 minutes with a goal.
  • • Patrik Schick extended the lead to 2-0 in the 63rd minute, assisted by Alejandro Garcia.
  • • Johannes Hofmann sealed the victory for Bayer Leverkusen with another goal in the 90th minute.
  • • Alejandro Garcia received a yellow card in the 44th minute for a foul.

Lineups

Bayer Leverkusen

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 28 J. Blaswich (G)
  • 4 J. Quansah (D)
  • 8 R. Andrich (D)
  • 12 E. Tapsoba (D)
  • 21 Lucas (M)
  • 25 E. Palacios (M)
  • 24 A. Garcia (M)
  • 20 A. Grimaldo (M)
  • 10 M. Tillman (F)
  • 11 M. Terrier (F)
  • 14 P. Schick (F)

Substitutes

  • 18 J. Omlin
  • 5 L. Bade
  • 6 E. Fernandez
  • 7 J. Hofmann
  • 13 Arthur
  • 16 A. Tape
  • 19 E. Poku
  • 35 C. Kofane
  • 42 M. Culbreath

FC St. Pauli

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 B. A. Voll (G)
  • 15 T. Ando (D)
  • 6 J. Sands (D)
  • 3 K. Mets (D)
  • 11 A. Pyrka (M)
  • 20 M. Rasmussen (M)
  • 16 J. Fujita (M)
  • 23 L. Oppie (M)
  • 10 D. Sinani (F)
  • 28 M. Pereira Lage (F)
  • 19 M. Kaars (F)

Substitutes

  • 22 N. Vasilj
  • 2 M. Saliakas
  • 7 J. Irvine
  • 9 A. Ceesay
  • 18 T. Hara
  • 21 L. Ritzka
  • 25 A. Dzwigala
  • 26 R. Jones
  • 34 J. Robatsch

Timeline

  1. FC St. Pauli
    19' FC St. Pauli Card · Yellow Card
    J. Fujita

    Foul

  2. Bayer Leverkusen
    32' Bayer Leverkusen Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Terrier
  3. Bayer Leverkusen
    44' Bayer Leverkusen Card · Yellow Card
    A. Garcia

    Foul

  4. FC St. Pauli
    46' FC St. Pauli subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Oppie · On: M. Saliakas
  5. FC St. Pauli
    46' FC St. Pauli subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Pereira Lage · On: Ricky-Jade Jones
  6. FC St. Pauli
    50' FC St. Pauli Card · Yellow Card
    T. Ando

    Foul

  7. Bayer Leverkusen
    58' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: E. Palacios · On: E. Fernandez
  8. Bayer Leverkusen
    58' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Lucas · On: Arthur
  9. Bayer Leverkusen
    63' Bayer Leverkusen Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Schick · Assist: A. Garcia
  10. Bayer Leverkusen
    65' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Terrier · On: J. Hofmann
  11. FC St. Pauli
    68' FC St. Pauli subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Fujita · On: J. Irvine
  12. FC St. Pauli
    80' FC St. Pauli subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Unknown player · On: T. Hara
  13. Bayer Leverkusen
    89' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Garcia · On: L. Bade
  14. FC St. Pauli
    89' FC St. Pauli subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Rasmussen · On: A. Ceesay
  15. Bayer Leverkusen
    90' Bayer Leverkusen Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Hofmann · Assist: A. Grimaldo

Match Stats

Stat Bayer Leverkusen FC St. Pauli
Fouls 6 14
Pass Accuracy 91% 82%
Offsides 2 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 8 10
Corners 4 5
Total Passes 799 503
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 2 6
Shots on Target 4 1
xG — —
Shots off Target 2 3
Possession 61% 39%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 726 413
Shots Inside Box 6 7
Saves — —
Shots Outside Box 2 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early lead by Moussa Diaby at 32 minutes shifted the momentum significantly towards Bayer Leverkusen, putting pressure on FC St. Pauli.
  • ▸ Patrik Schick's goal in the 63rd minute effectively ended any hopes of a comeback from FC St. Pauli and solidified Leverkusens' control over the match.