Match report
Bayer Leverkusen Defeats Olympiakos Piraeus 2-0 in UEFA Champions League
Olympiakos Piraeus
0–2
FT
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
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13' Olympiakos Piraeus Card · Yellow CardAyoub El KaabiFoul
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42' Bayer Leverkusen Card · Yellow CardA. GarciaFoul
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45'+2 Olympiakos Piraeus Var · Goal cancelledM. Taremi -
45' Olympiakos Piraeus Var · Goal Disallowed - offsideM. Taremi -
46' Olympiakos Piraeus subst · Substitution 1Off: Lorenzo Pirola · On: G. Biancone -
60' Bayer Leverkusen Goal · Normal GoalP. Schick · Assist: E. Poku -
63' Bayer Leverkusen Goal · Normal GoalP. Schick · Assist: A. Grimaldo -
64' Olympiakos Piraeus subst · Substitution 2Off: Daniel Podence · On: Andre Luiz -
64' Olympiakos Piraeus subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Taremi · On: Chiquinho -
64' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 1Off: I. Maza · On: M. Tillman -
76' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 2Off: E. Poku · On: M. Terrier -
77' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 3Off: Lucas · On: Arthur -
82' Olympiakos Piraeus subst · Substitution 4Off: S. Hezze · On: L. Scipioni -
82' Olympiakos Piraeus subst · Substitution 5Off: F. Ortega · On: B. Onyemaechi -
86' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 4Off: P. Schick · On: C. M. Kofane -
87' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 4Off: A. Garcia · On: E. Fernandez -
87' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 5Off: 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.