Match report

Bayer Leverkusen Defeats Ferencvarosi TC 2-0 in UEFA Europa League

Ferencvarosi TC
Ferencvarosi TC
0–2
FT
Bayer Leverkusen
Bayer Leverkusen
Mar 16, 2023

Bayer Leverkusen triumphed against Ferencvarosi TC at the Puskás Aréna in Budapest, sealing a crucial 2-0 win in the UEFA Europa League. The visitors took an early lead through Moussa Diaby and solidified their position with a late goal from Amine Adli, leaving Ferencvarosi struggling to find an equalizer.

Key Facts

  • • Bayer Leverkusen scored two goals by Moussa Diaby (3') and Amine Adli (81'), respectively.
  • • Ferencvarosi TC made several substitutions but could not find the back of the net.
  • • The match saw a total of 9 substitutions, with Bayer Leverkusen making most of them in the second half.

Lineups

Ferencvarosi TC

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 90 D. Dibusz (G)
  • 31 H. Wingo (D)
  • 22 M. Abena (D)
  • 4 M. Knoester (D)
  • 17 E. Ćivić (D)
  • 13 A. Esiti (M)
  • 19 B. Vécsei (M)
  • 20 A. Traoré (M)
  • 14 A. Gojak (M)
  • 16 K. Zachariassen (M)
  • 8 R. Mmaee (F)

Substitutes

  • 50 Marquinhos
  • 59 B. Manner
  • 25 N. Frederiksen
  • 76 K. Lisztes
  • 58 Z. Varga
  • 1 Á. Bogdán
  • 64 A. Tóth
  • 15 A. Kovačević
  • 62 L. Őri

Bayer Leverkusen

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 1 L. Hrádecký (G)
  • 12 E. Tapsoba (D)
  • 4 J. Tah (D)
  • 3 P. Hincapié (D)
  • 30 J. Frimpong (M)
  • 25 E. Palacios (M)
  • 8 R. Andrich (M)
  • 5 M. Bakker (M)
  • 19 M. Diaby (F)
  • 9 S. Azmoun (F)
  • 27 F. Wirtz (F)

Substitutes

  • 23 A. Hložek
  • 21 A. Adli
  • 6 O. Kossounou
  • 24 T. Fosu-Mensah
  • 10 K. Demirbay
  • 36 N. Lomb
  • 17 C. Hudson-Odoi
  • 32 A. Azhil
  • 28 P. Pentz

Timeline

  1. Bayer Leverkusen
    3' Bayer Leverkusen Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Diaby · Assist: Edmond Tapsoba
  2. Ferencvarosi TC
    14' Ferencvarosi TC subst · Substitution 1
    Off: H. Wingo · On: Marquinhos Costa
  3. Bayer Leverkusen
    71' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Azmoun · On: A. Hlozek
  4. Bayer Leverkusen
    71' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Wirtz · On: A. Adli
  5. Ferencvarosi TC
    78' Ferencvarosi TC subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Gojak · On: B. Manner
  6. Bayer Leverkusen
    81' Bayer Leverkusen Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Adli · Assist: M. Diaby
  7. Bayer Leverkusen
    82' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: P. Hincapie · On: O. Kossounou
  8. Bayer Leverkusen
    82' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Jeremie Frimpong · On: T. Fosu-Mensah
  9. Bayer Leverkusen
    86' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Robert Andrich · On: K. Demirbay
  10. Ferencvarosi TC
    90'+1 Ferencvarosi TC subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Mmaee · On: N. Frederiksen
  11. Ferencvarosi TC
    90'+1 Ferencvarosi TC subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Marquinhos Costa · On: K. Lisztes

Match Stats

Stat Ferencvarosi TC Bayer Leverkusen
Fouls 7 12
Pass Accuracy 85% 87%
Offsides 1 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 9 17
Corners 3 9
Total Passes 465 569
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots 3 6
Shots on Target 2 9
xG 0.95 2.88
Shots off Target 4 2
Possession 45% 55%
Accurate Passes 395 494
Shots Inside Box 4 13
Saves 7 2
Shots Outside Box 5 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Moussa Diaby's early goal at minute 3' provided immediate momentum for Bayer Leverkusen.
  • ▸ Amine Adli's late goal at minute 81', after a series of substitutions, sealed the victory and put any lingering doubts to rest.