Match report

Bayer Leverkusen Stuns Manchester City, Wins 2-0 in UEFA Champions League

Manchester City
Manchester City
0–2
FT
Bayer Leverkusen
Bayer Leverkusen
Nov 25, 2025

Bayer Leverkusen stunned the football world as they secured a crucial victory against Manchester City with a 2-0 win in the UEFA Champions League. Despite Manchester City's dominance on the pitch, Bayer Leverkusen capitalized on their opportunities, scoring through A. Grimaldo and P. Schick.

Key Facts

  • • Bayer Leverkusen 2–0 Manchester City (UEFA Champions League)
  • • A. Grimaldo scored the opening goal for Bayer Leverkusen at 23 minutes
  • • P. Schick doubled Leverkusen's lead with a goal at 54 minutes
  • • Manchester City made multiple substitutions, including O. Bobb and R. Lewis

Lineups

Manchester City

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Trafford (G)
  • 45 A. Khusanov (D)
  • 5 J. Stones (D)
  • 6 N. Ake (D)
  • 21 R. Ait Nouri (D)
  • 82 R. Lewis (M)
  • 14 Nico (M)
  • 4 T. Reijnders (M)
  • 52 O. Bobb (F)
  • 7 O. Marmoush (F)
  • 26 Savinho (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 M. Bettinelli
  • 25 G. Donnarumma
  • 3 R. Dias
  • 9 E. Haaland
  • 10 R. Cherki
  • 11 J. Doku
  • 20 B. Silva
  • 24 J. Gvardiol
  • 27 M. Nunes
  • 33 N. O'Reilly
  • 47 P. Foden

Bayer Leverkusen

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Flekken (G)
  • 19 E. Poku (D)
  • 4 J. Quansah (D)
  • 5 L. Bade (D)
  • 44 J. Belocian (D)
  • 20 A. Grimaldo (D)
  • 30 I. Maza (M)
  • 24 A. Garcia (M)
  • 10 M. Tillman (M)
  • 14 P. Schick (F)
  • 35 C. Kofane (F)

Substitutes

  • 36 N. Lomb
  • 40 J. Schlich
  • 9 C. Echeverri
  • 17 E. Ben Seghir
  • 23 N. Tella
  • 27 J. Mensah
  • 42 M. Culbreath
  • 43 B. Hawighorst
  • 45 N. Mensah
  • 46 F. Pohl

Timeline

  1. Bayer Leverkusen
    23' Bayer Leverkusen Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Grimaldo · Assist: C. M. Kofane
  2. Manchester City
    46' Manchester City subst · Substitution 1
    Off: O. Bobb · On: J. Doku
  3. Manchester City
    46' Manchester City subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Ait Nouri · On: N. O'Reilly
  4. Manchester City
    46' Manchester City subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Lewis · On: P. Foden
  5. Bayer Leverkusen
    54' Bayer Leverkusen Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Schick · Assist: I. Maza
  6. Bayer Leverkusen
    60' Bayer Leverkusen Card · Yellow Card
    A. Grimaldo

    Foul

  7. Manchester City
    65' Manchester City subst · Substitution 4
    Off: O. Marmoush · On: E. Haaland
  8. Manchester City
    65' Manchester City subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Khusanov · On: R. Cherki
  9. Bayer Leverkusen
    77' Bayer Leverkusen Card · Yellow Card
    C. M. Kofane

    Foul

  10. Bayer Leverkusen
    82' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. M. Kofane · On: N. Tella

Match Stats

Stat Manchester City Bayer Leverkusen
Fouls 4 8
Pass Accuracy 90% 86%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 19 7
Corners 9 3
Total Passes 589 487
Yellow Cards 0 2
Blocked Shots 6 4
Shots on Target 7 2
xG 1.78 0.51
Shots off Target 6 1
Possession 55% 45%
Goals Prevented 2 2
Accurate Passes 529 420
Shots Inside Box 15 6
Saves 0 9
Shots Outside Box 4 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ A. Grimaldo's early goal gave Bayer Leverkusen the momentum they needed to control the game's pace
  • ▸ P. Schick's second goal solidified Leverkusen’s lead and dealt a significant blow to Manchester City's morale