Match report

Bayer Leverkusen Defeats BK Hacken 4-0 in Europa League

Bayer Leverkusen
Bayer Leverkusen
4–0
FT
BK Hacken
BK Hacken
Sep 21, 2023

In an emphatic display of dominance, Bayer Leverkusen overwhelmed BK Hacken, securing a comprehensive 4-0 victory in the UEFA Europa League. Goals from Florian Wirtz, Amine Adli, Victor Boniface, and Julian Hofmann ensured that Leverkusen maintained their grip on top form throughout the match.

Key Facts

  • • Bayer Leverkusen 4–0 BK Hacken (UEFA Europa League)
  • • Goals: F. Wirtz (10'), A. Adli (16'), V. Boniface (66'), J. Hofmann (70')
  • • Yellow Card for Edmond Tapsoba in the 30th minute
  • • Substitutions included N. Tella on for J. Hofmann in the 60th minute

Lineups

Bayer Leverkusen

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 17 M. Kovář (G)
  • 2 J. Stanišić (D)
  • 4 J. Tah (D)
  • 12 E. Tapsoba (D)
  • 20 Álex Grimaldo (D)
  • 19 N. Tella (M)
  • 34 G. Xhaka (M)
  • 25 E. Palacios (M)
  • 21 A. Adli (M)
  • 22 V. Boniface (F)
  • 10 F. Wirtz (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 J. Hofmann
  • 23 A. Hložek
  • 30 J. Frimpong
  • 3 P. Hincapié
  • 8 R. Andrich
  • 36 N. Lomb
  • 32 G. Puerta
  • 1 L. Hrádecký
  • 6 O. Kossounou

BK Hacken

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 26 P. Abrahamsson (G)
  • 13 S. Sandberg (D)
  • 4 Aiham Ousou (D)
  • 5 E. Hovland (D)
  • 12 V. Lunddal Friðriksson (D)
  • 18 M. Rygaard (M)
  • 11 S. Gustafson (M)
  • 27 R. Amané (M)
  • 17 E. Chilufya (F)
  • 14 S. Gustafson (F)
  • 24 A. Layouni (F)

Substitutes

  • 23 M. Sonko
  • 16 P. Dahbo
  • 19 S. Hrstić
  • 3 J. Hammar
  • 21 T. Totland
  • 30 S. Banožić
  • 22 T. Sana
  • 25 A. Faye
  • 10 A. Youssef
  • 1 J. Brattberg
  • 8 I. Abdulrazak

Timeline

  1. Bayer Leverkusen
    10' Bayer Leverkusen Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Wirtz · Assist: V. Boniface
  2. Bayer Leverkusen
    16' Bayer Leverkusen Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Adli · Assist: Granit Xhaka
  3. Bayer Leverkusen
    30' Bayer Leverkusen Card · Yellow Card
    Edmond Tapsoba
  4. Bayer Leverkusen
    60' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: N. Tella · On: J. Hofmann
  5. Bayer Leverkusen
    66' Bayer Leverkusen Goal · Normal Goal
    V. Boniface · Assist: A. Adli
  6. Bayer Leverkusen
    70' Bayer Leverkusen Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Hofmann · Assist: F. Wirtz
  7. BK Hacken
    71' BK Hacken subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Amane Romeo · On: P. Dahbo
  8. BK Hacken
    71' BK Hacken subst · Substitution 1
    Off: E. Chilufya · On: M. Sonko
  9. BK Hacken
    71' BK Hacken subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Gustafson · On: S. Hrstic
  10. Bayer Leverkusen
    72' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Wirtz · On: Jeremie Frimpong
  11. Bayer Leverkusen
    72' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Edmond Tapsoba · On: P. Hincapie
  12. BK Hacken
    75' BK Hacken subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Aiham Ousou · On: Johan Hammar
  13. BK Hacken
    76' BK Hacken subst · Substitution 5
    Off: S. Sandberg · On: T. Totland
  14. Bayer Leverkusen
    77' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Granit Xhaka · On: Robert Andrich

Match Stats

Stat Bayer Leverkusen BK Hacken
Fouls 10 9
Pass Accuracy 94% 90%
Offsides 4 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 22 11
Corners 6 4
Total Passes 656 500
Yellow Cards 1 0
Blocked Shots 5 3
Shots on Target 10 6
xG 2.73 0.51
Shots off Target 7 2
Possession 56% 44%
Accurate Passes 614 451
Shots Inside Box 14 5
Saves 6 6
Shots Outside Box 8 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Bayer Leverkusen quickly established their dominance with early goals from Florian Wirtz and Amine Adli within the first 16 minutes.
  • ▸ The third goal by Victor Boniface in the 66th minute further solidified Leverkusen's control, ending any potential comeback hopes for BK Hacken.