Match report

FC Copenhagen Draws with Bayer Leverkusen 2-2 in UEFA Champions League

FC Copenhagen
FC Copenhagen
2–2
FT
Bayer Leverkusen
Bayer Leverkusen
Sep 18, 2025

FC Copenhagen secured a crucial point against the formidable side of Bayer Leverkusen with a hard-fought 2-2 draw. J. Larsson opened the scoring for FC Copenhagen early in the match, but Bayer Leverkusen leveled through A. Grimaldo before Robert added to the home team's tally. The visitors found an equalizer through an own goal by Pantelis Hatzidiakos.

Key Facts

  • • FC Copenhagen led 1-0 after a goal from J. Larsson in the 9th minute.
  • • Bayer Leverkusen equalized with A. Grimaldo's strike in the 82nd minute.
  • • Robert restored FC Copenhagen’s lead in the 87th minute with an assist from R. Huescas.
  • • Pantelis Hatzidiakos scored an own goal for Bayer Leverkusen in the 90th minute, securing a draw.

Lineups

FC Copenhagen

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 D. Kotarski (G)
  • 13 R. Huescas (D)
  • 5 Gabriel Pereira (D)
  • 6 P. Hatzidiakos (D)
  • 15 M. Lopez (D)
  • 11 J. Larsson (M)
  • 12 L. Lerager (M)
  • 27 T. Delaney (M)
  • 30 E. Achouri (M)
  • 9 Y. Moukoko (F)
  • 10 M. Elyounoussi (F)

Substitutes

  • 31 R. A. Runarsson
  • 61 O. Buur
  • 4 M. Garananga
  • 7 V. Claesson
  • 16 Robert
  • 20 J. Suzuki
  • 21 M. Madsen
  • 22 Y. Zague
  • 24 B. Meling
  • 36 W. Clem

Bayer Leverkusen

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Flekken (G)
  • 4 J. Quansah (D)
  • 5 L. Bade (D)
  • 12 E. Tapsoba (D)
  • 21 Lucas (M)
  • 8 R. Andrich (M)
  • 6 E. Fernandez (M)
  • 20 A. Grimaldo (M)
  • 10 M. Tillman (F)
  • 17 E. Ben Seghir (F)
  • 14 P. Schick (F)

Substitutes

  • 28 J. Blaswich
  • 36 N. Lomb
  • 9 C. Echeverri
  • 13 Arthur
  • 16 A. Tape
  • 19 E. Poku
  • 24 A. Garcia
  • 30 I. Maza
  • 35 C. M. Kofane
  • 44 J. Belocian

Timeline

  1. FC Copenhagen
    9' FC Copenhagen Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Larsson · Assist: E. Achouri
  2. FC Copenhagen
    33' FC Copenhagen Card · Yellow Card
    M. Lopez

    Foul

  3. FC Copenhagen
    44' FC Copenhagen Card · Yellow Card
    Pantelis Hatzidiakos

    Argument

  4. Bayer Leverkusen
    51' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: E. Fernandez · On: A. Garcia
  5. Bayer Leverkusen
    51' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Tillman · On: I. Maza
  6. FC Copenhagen
    53' FC Copenhagen Card · Yellow Card
    Thomas Delaney

    Foul

  7. FC Copenhagen
    55' FC Copenhagen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Thomas Delaney · On: M. Madsen
  8. Bayer Leverkusen
    62' Bayer Leverkusen Card · Yellow Card
    Lucas

    Foul

  9. Bayer Leverkusen
    67' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Bade · On: C. Echeverri
  10. Bayer Leverkusen
    67' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 4
    Off: E. Ben Seghir · On: E. Poku
  11. FC Copenhagen
    69' FC Copenhagen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Y. Moukoko · On: V. Claesson
  12. FC Copenhagen
    79' FC Copenhagen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: E. Achouri · On: Robert
  13. FC Copenhagen
    79' FC Copenhagen subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Larsson · On: Y. Zague
  14. Bayer Leverkusen
    82' Bayer Leverkusen Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Grimaldo
  15. FC Copenhagen
    87' FC Copenhagen Goal · Normal Goal
    Robert · Assist: R. Huescas
  16. Bayer Leverkusen
    88' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Robert Andrich · On: C. M. Kofane
  17. Bayer Leverkusen
    89' Bayer Leverkusen Card · Yellow Card
    Edmond Tapsoba

    Handball

  18. Bayer Leverkusen
    90' Bayer Leverkusen Goal · Own Goal
    Pantelis Hatzidiakos · Assist: C. Echeverri

Match Stats

Stat FC Copenhagen Bayer Leverkusen
Fouls 14 13
Pass Accuracy 79% 89%
Offsides — —
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 15
Corners 4 5
Total Passes 364 647
Yellow Cards 3 2
Blocked Shots 1 4
Shots on Target 7 4
xG 1.89 1.21
Shots off Target 4 7
Possession 36% 64%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 289 575
Shots Inside Box 7 6
Saves 3 5
Shots Outside Box 5 9

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ FC Copenhagen capitalized on early momentum with J. Larsson’s goal just minutes into the game.
  • ▸ The introduction of substitutes like Robert and Madsen influenced the late-game dynamics, helping FC Copenhagen maintain their lead until Pantelis Hatzidiakos' unfortunate own goal in the final moments.