Match report

Bayer Leverkusen Defeats Rangers 3-1 in Europa League Clash

Rangers
Rangers
1–3
FT
Bayer Leverkusen
Bayer Leverkusen
Mar 12, 2020

Bayer Leverkusen stuns Rangers with a 3-1 victory in their UEFA Europa League encounter, showcasing strong performances from key players. Kamara and Arfield received yellow cards for Rangers, while Havertz scored from the penalty spot, and Aránguiz and Bailey added two more goals for Leverkusen. Rangers managed a consolation goal through Edmundson.

Key Facts

  • • Bayer Leverkusen defeated Rangers 3-1 in the UEFA Europa League match.
  • • K. Havertz scored a penalty for Leverkusen at the 37th minute.
  • • C. Aránguiz netted a goal for Leverkusen at the 67th minute.
  • • George Edmundson scored a goal for Rangers at the 75th minute.
  • • L. Bailey scored Leverkusen's third goal at the 88th minute.

Lineups

Rangers

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 Allan McGregor (G)
  • 2 James Tavernier (D)
  • 6 Connor Goldson (D)
  • 4 George Edmundson (D)
  • 31 Borna Barišić (D)
  • 37 Scott Arfield (M)
  • 10 Steven Davis (M)
  • 18 Glen Kamara (M)
  • 17 Joe Aribo (F)
  • 20 Alfredo Morelos (F)
  • 14 Ryan Kent (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 Wes Foderingham
  • 16 Andy Halliday
  • 19 Nikola Katić
  • 25 Matt Polster
  • 11 Sheyi Ojo
  • 7 Ianis Hagi
  • 28 Florian Kamberi

Bayer Leverkusen

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 1 Lukáš Hrádecký (G)
  • 4 Jonathan Tah (D)
  • 6 Aleksandar Dragović (D)
  • 12 Edmond Tapsoba (D)
  • 23 Mitchell Weiser (M)
  • 20 Charles Aránguiz (M)
  • 10 Kerem Demirbay (M)
  • 18 Wendell (M)
  • 38 Karim Bellarabi (F)
  • 29 Kai Havertz (F)
  • 19 Moussa Diaby (F)

Substitutes

  • 28 Ramazan Özcan
  • 30 Adrian Stanilewicz
  • 25 Exequiel Palacios
  • 32 Ayman Azhil
  • 15 Julian Baumgartlinger
  • 9 Leon Bailey
  • 7 Paulinho

Timeline

  1. Rangers
    19' Rangers Card · Yellow Card
    G. Kamara
  2. Bayer Leverkusen
    29' Bayer Leverkusen Card · Yellow Card
    K. Demirbay
  3. Bayer Leverkusen
    37' Bayer Leverkusen Goal · Penalty
    K. Havertz
  4. Rangers
    53' Rangers subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Aribo · On: F. Kamberi
  5. Bayer Leverkusen
    62' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Karim Bellarabi · On: L. Bailey
  6. Bayer Leverkusen
    67' Bayer Leverkusen Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Aránguiz
  7. Bayer Leverkusen
    68' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Edmond Tapsoba · On: Paulinho
  8. Rangers
    72' Rangers Card · Yellow Card
    S. Arfield
  9. Rangers
    75' Rangers Goal · Normal Goal
    George Edmundson · Assist: J. Tavernier
  10. Bayer Leverkusen
    77' Bayer Leverkusen Card · Yellow Card
    Wendell
  11. Rangers
    79' Rangers Card · Yellow Card
    R. Kent
  12. Bayer Leverkusen
    81' Bayer Leverkusen Card · Yellow Card
    Mitchell Weiser
  13. Bayer Leverkusen
    81' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Demirbay · On: J. Baumgartlinger
  14. Bayer Leverkusen
    85' Bayer Leverkusen Card · Yellow Card
    M. Diaby
  15. Rangers
    85' Rangers subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Tavernier · On: M. Polster
  16. Bayer Leverkusen
    88' Bayer Leverkusen Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Bailey · Assist: M. Diaby

Match Stats

Stat Rangers Bayer Leverkusen
Fouls 11 14
Pass Accuracy 76% 87%
Offsides — —
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 9 13
Corners 5 6
Total Passes 386 727
Yellow Cards 3 4
Blocked Shots 3 2
Shots on Target 3 8
Shots off Target 3 3
Possession 35% 65%
Accurate Passes 294 632
Shots Inside Box 6 9
Saves 4 2
Shots Outside Box 3 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Havertz's penalty in the 37th minute gave Leverkusen the early lead, setting the tone for the match.
  • ▸ Aránguiz's goal at the 67th minute secured Leverkusen's two-goal advantage, dampening Rangers' momentum.
  • ▸ Bailey's late goal at the 88th minute sealed Leverkusen's victory despite Rangers' efforts.