Match report

Bayer Leverkusen Defeats Sparta Praha 2-0 in UEFA Champions League

Bayer Leverkusen
Bayer Leverkusen
2–0
FT
Sparta Praha
Sparta Praha
Jan 29, 2025

Bayer Leverkusen held off Sparta Praha to claim a 2-0 victory in their UEFA Champions League clash. Goals from Florian Wirtz and Nadiem Amiri Tella were pivotal, as the home side capitalized on key turning points to maintain control throughout the match.

Key Facts

  • • Bayer Leverkusen defeated Sparta Praha 2-0 in the UEFA Champions League.
  • • Florian Wirtz scored at minute 32, assisted by Jeremie Frimpong.
  • • Nadiem Amiri Tella added a second goal for Bayer Leverkusen at minute 64.
  • • Sparta Praha received two yellow cards within minutes of each other (minute 63 and 66).
  • • Bayer Leverkusen made several substitutions late in the game to maintain their lead.

Lineups

Bayer Leverkusen

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 17 M. Kovář (G)
  • 23 N. Mukiele (D)
  • 4 J. Tah (D)
  • 12 E. Tapsoba (D)
  • 30 J. Frimpong (M)
  • 25 E. Palacios (M)
  • 34 G. Xhaka (M)
  • 20 Álex Grimaldo (M)
  • 19 N. Tella (F)
  • 10 F. Wirtz (F)
  • 14 P. Schick (F)

Substitutes

  • 24 Aleix García
  • 8 R. Andrich
  • 13 Arthur
  • 29 A. Stepanov
  • 7 J. Hofmann
  • 1 L. Hrádecký
  • 36 N. Lomb
  • 28 B. Hawighorst
  • 40 F. Onyeka
  • 47 K. Alajbegović

Sparta Praha

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 P. Vindahl (G)
  • 41 M. Vitík (D)
  • 19 A. Ševínský (D)
  • 25 A. Sørensen (D)
  • 28 T. Wiesner (M)
  • 18 L. Sadílek (M)
  • 6 K. Kairinen (M)
  • 20 Q. Laçi (M)
  • 30 J. Zelený (M)
  • 7 V. Olatunji (F)
  • 14 V. Birmančević (F)

Substitutes

  • 22 L. Haraslín
  • 13 K. Daněk
  • 2 M. Suchomel
  • 29 E. Krasniqi
  • 54 L. Penxa
  • 27 F. Panák
  • 46 J. Heerkens
  • 44 J. Surovčík
  • 5 M. Ross
  • 38 D. Rus

Timeline

  1. Bayer Leverkusen
    30' Bayer Leverkusen Var · Penalty cancelled
    Edmond Tapsoba
  2. Bayer Leverkusen
    32' Bayer Leverkusen Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Wirtz · Assist: Jeremie Frimpong
  3. Sparta Praha
    36' Sparta Praha Card · Yellow Card
    Veljko Birmančević

    Foul

  4. Sparta Praha
    63' Sparta Praha Card · Yellow Card
    V. Olatunji

    Foul

  5. Bayer Leverkusen
    64' Bayer Leverkusen Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Tella
  6. Bayer Leverkusen
    66' Bayer Leverkusen Card · Yellow Card
    Granit Xhaka

    Argument

  7. Sparta Praha
    67' Sparta Praha subst · Substitution 1
    Off: V. Olatunji · On: L. Haraslín
  8. Bayer Leverkusen
    83' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: E. Palacios · On: A. Garcia
  9. Bayer Leverkusen
    83' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Tella · On: Robert Andrich
  10. Sparta Praha
    85' Sparta Praha subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Qazim Laci · On: K. Daněk
  11. Sparta Praha
    85' Sparta Praha subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Wiesner · On: M. Suchomel
  12. Bayer Leverkusen
    88' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Jeremie Frimpong · On: Arthur
  13. Bayer Leverkusen
    90'+2 Bayer Leverkusen Card · Yellow Card
    Robert Andrich

    Foul

  14. Sparta Praha
    90'+3 Sparta Praha subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Zelený · On: E. Krasniqi
  15. Sparta Praha
    90'+3 Sparta Praha subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Veljko Birmančević · On: L. Penxa

Match Stats

Stat Bayer Leverkusen Sparta Praha
Fouls 5 6
Pass Accuracy 93% 80%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 26 12
Corners 10 2
Total Passes 760 313
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 6 2
Shots on Target 10 1
xG 1.68 0.82
Shots off Target 10 9
Possession 71% 29%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 709 249
Shots Inside Box 14 7
Saves 1 8
Shots Outside Box 12 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ At minute 32, Florian Wirtz's goal broke the deadlock and gave Bayer Leverkusen a crucial early advantage.
  • ▸ Bayer Leverkusen solidified their position with Nadiem Amiri Tella’s second goal at minute 64, which came after Sparta Praha received two yellow cards in quick succession.