Match report

Bayer Leverkusen Defeats Lokomotiv Moscow 2-0 in UEFA Champions League

Lokomotiv Moscow
Lokomotiv Moscow
0–2
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Bayer Leverkusen
Bayer Leverkusen
Nov 26, 2019

Bayer Leverkusen stunned Lokomotiv Moscow with a 2-0 victory in their UEFA Champions League clash, capitalizing on an own goal from R. Zhemaletdinov and a goal from S. Bender. Despite Lokomotiv's efforts, Bayer Leverkusen controlled the game and secured the win, maintaining their strong performance in the competition.

Key Facts

  • • Bayer Leverkusen defeated Lokomotiv Moscow 2-0
  • • R. Zhemaletdinov scored an own goal for Bayer Leverkusen at 11'
  • • S. Bender scored the second goal for Bayer Leverkusen at 54'
  • • Bayer Leverkusen had three substitutions: Bailey for Baumgartlinger, Bellarabi for Alario, and Demirbay for Lars Bender
  • • Lokomotiv Moscow had two substitutions: Zhemaletdinov for Kulikov and Ignatjev for Barinov
  • • Lokomotiv Moscow received three yellow cards: Höwedes at 42', Vladislav Ignatjev at 67', and Dmitriy Barinov at 83'

Lineups

Lokomotiv Moscow

Formation: 4-4-1-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Guilherme (G)
  • 14 V. Ćorluka (D)
  • 5 B. Höwedes (D)
  • 31 M. Rybus (D)
  • 20 V. Ignatyev (D)
  • 7 G. Krychowiak (M)
  • 6 D. Barinov (M)
  • 59 Aleksey Miranchuk (F)
  • 11 Anton Miranchuk (M)
  • 19 Éder (F)
  • 17 R. Zhemaletdinov (M)

Substitutes

  • 69 D. Kulikov
  • 9 F. Smolov
  • 33 S. Kverkvelia
  • 3 B. Idowu
  • 27 Murilo
  • 18 A. Kolomeytsev
  • 77 A. Kochenkov

Bayer Leverkusen

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 L. Hrádecký (G)
  • 5 S. Bender (D)
  • 18 Wendell (D)
  • 4 J. Tah (D)
  • 3 P. Retsos (D)
  • 20 C. Aránguiz (M)
  • 38 K. Bellarabi (M)
  • 10 K. Demirbay (M)
  • 31 K. Volland (F)
  • 9 L. Bailey (M)
  • 19 M. Diaby (M)

Substitutes

  • 15 J. Baumgartlinger
  • 13 L. Alario
  • 8 L. Bender
  • 6 A. Dragović
  • 28 R. Özcan
  • 7 Paulinho
  • 36 N. Lomb

Timeline

  1. Bayer Leverkusen
    11' Bayer Leverkusen Goal · Own Goal
    R. Zhemaletdinov
  2. Lokomotiv Moscow
    42' Lokomotiv Moscow Card · Yellow Card
    B. Höwedes
  3. Bayer Leverkusen
    46' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Bailey · On: J. Baumgartlinger
  4. Bayer Leverkusen
    54' Bayer Leverkusen Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Bender · Assist: C. Aránguiz
  5. Lokomotiv Moscow
    65' Lokomotiv Moscow subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Zhemaletdinov · On: D. Kulikov
  6. Lokomotiv Moscow
    67' Lokomotiv Moscow Card · Yellow Card
    Vladislav Ignatjev
  7. Bayer Leverkusen
    77' Bayer Leverkusen Card · Yellow Card
    Wendell
  8. Bayer Leverkusen
    77' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Karim Bellarabi · On: L. Alario
  9. Lokomotiv Moscow
    83' Lokomotiv Moscow Card · Yellow Card
    Dmitriy Barinov
  10. Bayer Leverkusen
    90' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Demirbay · On: Lars Bender

Match Stats

Stat Lokomotiv Moscow Bayer Leverkusen
Fouls 21 18
Pass Accuracy 75% 80%
Offsides 2 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 15
Corners 4 5
Total Passes 455 549
Yellow Cards 4 1
Blocked Shots 3 3
Shots on Target 5 6
Shots off Target 3 6
Possession 44% 56%
Accurate Passes 341 437
Shots Inside Box 9 9
Saves 5 5
Shots Outside Box 2 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ R. Zhemaletdinov's own goal at 11' shifted the momentum in favor of Bayer Leverkusen, giving them an early lead and confidence.
  • ▸ S. Bender's goal at 54' solidified Bayer Leverkusen's dominance, effectively sealing the victory and putting Lokomotiv Moscow on the back foot.