Match report

Bayer Leverkusen Defeats Olympiakos Piraeus 2-0 in UEFA Champions League

Olympiakos Piraeus
Olympiakos Piraeus
0–2
FT
Bayer Leverkusen
Bayer Leverkusen
Feb 18, 2026

Bayer Leverkusen showcased their strength in the UEFA Champions League with a decisive 2-0 defeat of Olympiakos Piraeus, thanks to two crucial goals from Patrik Schick. Despite an early setback for Olympiakos as Ayoub El Kaabi received a yellow card, Leverkusen maintained composure and capitalized on chances. The match saw significant momentum shifts, particularly after Leverkusen's first goal at the 60th minute.

Key Facts

  • • Patrik Schick scored both goals for Bayer Leverkusen in the 60th and 63rd minutes.
  • • Ayoub El Kaabi of Olympiakos received a yellow card at the 13th minute.
  • • M. Taremi's goal was disallowed due to offside at the half-time mark.
  • • Lucas, Arthur, and Iñaki Maza made late substitutions for Leverkusen.

Lineups

Olympiakos Piraeus

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 88 K. Tzolakis (G)
  • 23 Rodinei (D)
  • 45 P. Retsos (D)
  • 5 L. Pirola (D)
  • 3 F. Ortega (D)
  • 96 C. Mouzakitis (M)
  • 32 S. Hezze (M)
  • 10 G. Martins (M)
  • 99 M. Taremi (M)
  • 56 D. Podence (M)
  • 9 A. El Kaabi (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 A. Paschalakis
  • 31 N. Botis
  • 4 G. Biancone
  • 6 A. Kalogeropoulos
  • 8 D. Nascimento
  • 14 D. Garcia
  • 16 L. Scipioni
  • 17 Andre Luiz
  • 19 Clayton
  • 20 Costinha
  • 22 Chiquinho
  • 70 B. Onyemaechi

Bayer Leverkusen

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 28 J. Blaswich (G)
  • 4 J. Quansah (D)
  • 8 R. Andrich (D)
  • 12 E. Tapsoba (D)
  • 21 Lucas (M)
  • 25 E. Palacios (M)
  • 24 A. Garcia (M)
  • 20 A. Grimaldo (M)
  • 30 I. Maza (F)
  • 19 E. Poku (F)
  • 14 P. Schick (F)

Substitutes

  • 18 J. Omlin
  • 36 N. Lomb
  • 5 L. Bade
  • 6 E. Fernandez
  • 7 J. Hofmann
  • 10 M. Tillman
  • 11 M. Terrier
  • 13 Arthur
  • 15 T. Oermann
  • 16 A. Tape
  • 35 C. Kofane
  • 42 M. Culbreath

Timeline

  1. Olympiakos Piraeus
    13' Olympiakos Piraeus Card · Yellow Card
    Ayoub El Kaabi

    Foul

  2. Bayer Leverkusen
    42' Bayer Leverkusen Card · Yellow Card
    A. Garcia

    Foul

  3. Olympiakos Piraeus
    45'+2 Olympiakos Piraeus Var · Goal cancelled
    M. Taremi
  4. Olympiakos Piraeus
    45' Olympiakos Piraeus Var · Goal Disallowed - offside
    M. Taremi
  5. Olympiakos Piraeus
    46' Olympiakos Piraeus subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Lorenzo Pirola · On: G. Biancone
  6. Bayer Leverkusen
    60' Bayer Leverkusen Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Schick · Assist: E. Poku
  7. Bayer Leverkusen
    63' Bayer Leverkusen Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Schick · Assist: A. Grimaldo
  8. Olympiakos Piraeus
    64' Olympiakos Piraeus subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Daniel Podence · On: Andre Luiz
  9. Olympiakos Piraeus
    64' Olympiakos Piraeus subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Taremi · On: Chiquinho
  10. Bayer Leverkusen
    64' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: I. Maza · On: M. Tillman
  11. Bayer Leverkusen
    76' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: E. Poku · On: M. Terrier
  12. Bayer Leverkusen
    77' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Lucas · On: Arthur
  13. Olympiakos Piraeus
    82' Olympiakos Piraeus subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Hezze · On: L. Scipioni
  14. Olympiakos Piraeus
    82' Olympiakos Piraeus subst · Substitution 5
    Off: F. Ortega · On: B. Onyemaechi
  15. Bayer Leverkusen
    86' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 4
    Off: P. Schick · On: C. M. Kofane
  16. Bayer Leverkusen
    87' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Garcia · On: E. Fernandez
  17. Bayer Leverkusen
    87' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 5
    Off: P. Schick · On: C. M. Kofane

Match Stats

Stat Olympiakos Piraeus Bayer Leverkusen
Fouls 7 9
Pass Accuracy 79% 84%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 8
Corners 3 3
Total Passes 414 591
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 6 0
Shots on Target 1 5
xG 0.87 1.95
Shots off Target 6 3
Possession 42% 58%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 328 499
Shots Inside Box 4 7
Saves 3 1
Shots Outside Box 9 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Olympiakos' momentum took a hit when their goal was disallowed due to an offside call at the half-time mark.
  • ▸ Bayer Leverkusen's quick-fire goals in the 60th and 63rd minutes by Patrik Schick turned the game firmly in their favor.