Match report

Bayer Leverkusen Defeats Villarreal 3-0 in UEFA Champions League

Bayer Leverkusen
Bayer Leverkusen
3–0
FT
Villarreal
Villarreal
Jan 28, 2026

In an impressive display of skill and tactical prowess, Bayer Leverkusen stuns Villarreal with a commanding 3-0 victory in their UEFA Champions League match. Goals from M. Tillman at the 12th and 35th minutes set the tone for Leverkusen's dominant performance, while A. Grimaldo added an insurance goal at the 57th minute to secure the win.

Key Facts

  • • Bayer Leverkusen defeated Villarreal by a score of 3-0.
  • • M. Tillman scored two goals for Bayer Leverkusen in the 12th and 35th minutes.
  • • A. Grimaldo netted the third goal for Leverkusen at the 57th minute.
  • • P. Schick provided an assist to M. Tillman's second goal.
  • • Lucas assisted A. Grimaldo’s goal.

Lineups

Bayer Leverkusen

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 28 J. Blaswich (G)
  • 4 J. Quansah (D)
  • 8 R. Andrich (D)
  • 5 L. Bade (D)
  • 21 Lucas (M)
  • 6 E. Fernandez (M)
  • 24 A. Garcia (M)
  • 20 A. Grimaldo (M)
  • 10 M. Tillman (F)
  • 30 I. Maza (F)
  • 14 P. Schick (F)

Substitutes

  • 18 J. Omlin
  • 36 N. Lomb
  • 12 E. Tapsoba
  • 13 Arthur
  • 16 A. Tape
  • 19 E. Poku
  • 25 E. Palacios
  • 35 C. Kofane
  • 42 M. Culbreath

Villarreal

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 25 A. Tenas (G)
  • 26 P. Navarro (D)
  • 4 R. Marin (D)
  • 12 R. Veiga (D)
  • 23 S. Cardona (D)
  • 17 T. Buchanan (M)
  • 14 S. Comesana (M)
  • 16 T. Partey (M)
  • 38 A. Diatta (M)
  • 21 T. Oluwaseyi (F)
  • 19 N. Pepe (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 Luiz Junior
  • 13 D. Conde
  • 7 G. Moreno
  • 9 G. Mikautadze
  • 10 D. Parejo
  • 18 P. Gueye
  • 20 A. Moleiro
  • 24 A. Pedraza
  • 30 D. Budesca
  • 32 H. Lopez

Timeline

  1. Bayer Leverkusen
    12' Bayer Leverkusen Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Tillman
  2. Bayer Leverkusen
    35' Bayer Leverkusen Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Tillman · Assist: P. Schick
  3. Villarreal
    45' Villarreal Card · Yellow Card
    P. Navarro

    Foul

  4. Villarreal
    46' Villarreal subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Partey · On: G. Mikautadze
  5. Villarreal
    46' Villarreal subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Buchanan · On: H. Lopez
  6. Villarreal
    52' Villarreal Card · Yellow Card
    R. Marin

    Foul

  7. Villarreal
    55' Villarreal Card · Yellow Card
    N. Pepe

    Simulation

  8. Bayer Leverkusen
    57' Bayer Leverkusen Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Grimaldo · Assist: Lucas
  9. Bayer Leverkusen
    62' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Lucas · On: Arthur
  10. Bayer Leverkusen
    62' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: P. Schick · On: C. M. Kofane
  11. Villarreal
    65' Villarreal subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Diatta · On: D. Parejo
  12. Villarreal
    69' Villarreal subst · Substitution 4
    Off: N. Pepe · On: D. Budesca
  13. Bayer Leverkusen
    70' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: I. Maza · On: E. Poku
  14. Bayer Leverkusen
    70' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Garcia · On: E. Palacios
  15. Villarreal
    82' Villarreal subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Santi Comesaña · On: P. Gueye
  16. Bayer Leverkusen
    89' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Grimaldo · On: Edmond Tapsoba

Match Stats

Stat Bayer Leverkusen Villarreal
Fouls 7 15
Pass Accuracy 93% 86%
Offsides 0 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 15 5
Corners 4 1
Total Passes 790 419
Yellow Cards 0 3
Blocked Shots 3 1
Shots on Target 7 2
xG 2.03 0.25
Shots off Target 5 2
Possession 65% 35%
Goals Prevented -1 -1
Accurate Passes 732 360
Shots Inside Box 10 2
Saves 2 4
Shots Outside Box 5 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ M. Tillman's early goal in the 12th minute gave Bayer Leverkusen a strong start and set the stage for their dominance.
  • ▸ Villarreal suffered setbacks with yellow cards to P. Navarro, R. Marin, and N. Pepe, disrupting their rhythm and momentum.