Match report
Bayer Leverkusen Defeats Borussia Dortmund 1-0 in DFB Pokal
Borussia Dortmund
0–1
FT
Bayer Leverkusen
Dec 2, 2025
Bayer Leverkusen secured a hard-fought 1-0 win over Borussia Dortmund in the DFB Pokal match at Signal Iduna Park. The game's lone goal came from I. Maza, who capitalized on an assist from A. Grimaldo in the 34th minute. Despite efforts to level the score, Dortmund struggled to break through Leverkusen’s defense.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Borussia Dortmund 0–1 Bayer Leverkusen
- • Goal: I. Maza (Bayer Leverkusen) in the 34th minute, assisted by A. Grimaldo
- • Substitutions: Multiple changes from both teams including F. Silva and J. Ryerson for Dortmund; E. Poku and J. Hofmann for Leverkusen
- • Cards: Waldemar Anton (Dortmund), J. Bellingham (Dortmund), Robert Andrich (Leverkusen) received yellow cards
Lineups
Borussia Dortmund
Formation: 3-4-3
Starting XI
- 1 G. Kobel (G)
- 23 E. Can (D)
- 3 W. Anton (D)
- 4 N. Schlotterbeck (D)
- 26 J. Ryerson (M)
- 8 F. Nmecha (M)
- 7 J. Bellingham (M)
- 24 D. Svensson (M)
- 27 K. Adeyemi (F)
- 21 F. Silva (F)
- 17 C. Chukwuemeka (F)
Substitutes
- 33 A. Meyer
- 2 Y. Couto
- 5 R. Bensebaini
- 9 S. Guirassy
- 10 J. Brandt
- 13 P. Gross
- 14 M. Beier
- 20 M. Sabitzer
- 28 A. Anselmino
Bayer Leverkusen
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 1 M. Flekken (G)
- 4 J. Quansah (D)
- 8 R. Andrich (D)
- 12 E. Tapsoba (D)
- 7 J. Hofmann (M)
- 30 I. Maza (M)
- 24 A. Garcia (M)
- 20 A. Grimaldo (M)
- 11 M. Terrier (F)
- 19 E. Poku (F)
- 35 C. Kofane (F)
Substitutes
- 36 N. Lomb
- 9 C. Echeverri
- 10 M. Tillman
- 14 P. Schick
- 17 E. Ben Seghir
- 18 A. Sarco
- 23 N. Tella
- 44 J. Belocian
- 5 L. Bade
Timeline
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34' Bayer Leverkusen Goal · Normal GoalI. Maza · Assist: A. Grimaldo
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61' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Terrier · On: M. Tillman
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61' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 2Off: C. M. Kofane · On: P. Schick
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62' Bayer Leverkusen Var · Goal cancelledM. Terrier
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67' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Ryerson · On: S. Guirassy
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67' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 2Off: F. Silva · On: J. Brandt
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67' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 3Off: C. Chukwuemeka · On: M. Beier
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68' Borussia Dortmund Card · Yellow CardWaldemar Anton
Foul
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71' Borussia Dortmund Card · Yellow CardJ. Bellingham
Foul
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74' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 4Off: F. Nmecha · On: P. Groß
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75' Bayer Leverkusen Card · Yellow CardRobert Andrich
Foul
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83' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 3Off: E. Poku · On: N. Tella
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86' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 5Off: D. Svensson · On: R. Bensebaini
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87' Bayer Leverkusen Card · Yellow CardM. Tillman
Foul
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90'+3 Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 4Off: J. Hofmann · On: L. Bade
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90' Borussia Dortmund Card · Yellow CardE. Can
Foul
Match Stats
| Stat | Borussia Dortmund | Bayer Leverkusen |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 5 | 8 |
| Pass Accuracy | 85% | 82% |
| Offsides | 1 | 4 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 20 | 6 |
| Corners | 11 | 0 |
| Total Passes | 538 | 426 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 0 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 2 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 12 | 4 |
| Possession | 58% | 42% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 459 | 350 |
| Shots Inside Box | 11 | 5 |
| Saves | 1 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 9 | 1 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ I. Maza's goal in the 34th minute, assisted by A. Grimaldo, shifted momentum to Bayer Leverkusen and established a crucial lead.
- ▸ Borussia Dortmund made several substitutions from the 67th minute onwards but couldn't convert any scoring chances due to tight defense from Leverkusen.