Match report

Bayer Leverkusen Defeats Molde 5–1 in UEFA Europa League

Bayer Leverkusen
Bayer Leverkusen
5–1
FT
Molde
Molde
Dec 14, 2023

Bayer Leverkusen secured a dominant 5–1 win against Molde in their UEFA Europa League match, showcasing offensive prowess and defensive solidity. Goals from Patrik Schick, Edmond Tapsoba (including an own goal by Molde’s Mads Ellingsen), Adam Hlozek, and another by Edmond Tapsoba ensured Bayer Leverkusen maintained their strong position in the competition.

Key Facts

  • • Bayer Leverkusen: 5 Goals (Schick, Tapsoba, Own Goal by Ellingsen, Hlozek x2)
  • • Patrik Schick scored early at minute 6 with an assist from Robert Andrich
  • • Edmond Tapsoba netted a goal in the 22nd minute assisted by Julian Hofmann
  • • Own Goal by Mads Ellingsen for Bayer Leverkusen
  • • Adam Hlozek scored twice, once assisted by Naby Mbamba-Muanda and another by Nadiem Tella

Lineups

Bayer Leverkusen

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 36 N. Lomb (G)
  • 19 N. Tella (D)
  • 2 J. Stanišić (D)
  • 4 J. Tah (D)
  • 12 E. Tapsoba (D)
  • 3 P. Hincapié (D)
  • 7 J. Hofmann (M)
  • 8 R. Andrich (M)
  • 32 G. Puerta (M)
  • 14 P. Schick (F)
  • 23 A. Hložek (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 Álex Grimaldo
  • 21 A. Adli
  • 18 N. Mbamba
  • 38 K. Izekor
  • 22 V. Boniface
  • 30 J. Frimpong
  • 6 O. Kossounou
  • 17 M. Kovář
  • 10 F. Wirtz
  • 34 G. Xhaka
  • 47 A. Aourir

Molde

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 12 O. Petersen (G)
  • 19 E. Haugan (D)
  • 25 A. Hagelskjær (D)
  • 6 M. Ellingsen (D)
  • 31 M. Løvik (M)
  • 20 K. Eriksen (M)
  • 15 M. Kaasa (M)
  • 22 M. Grødem (M)
  • 28 K. Haugen (M)
  • 8 F. Gulbrandsen (F)
  • 10 E. Kitolano (F)

Substitutes

  • 2 M. Bjørnbak
  • 33 N. Ødegård
  • 50 G. Nyheim
  • 37 L. Juberg-Hovland
  • 21 M. Linnes
  • 34 P. Lervik
  • 7 M. Eikrem
  • 46 A. Myklebust
  • 3 C. Øyvann
  • 55 M. Eikrem Myklebust
  • 36 F. Heggdal Kristoffersen

Timeline

  1. Bayer Leverkusen
    6' Bayer Leverkusen Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Schick · Assist: Robert Andrich
  2. Bayer Leverkusen
    22' Bayer Leverkusen Goal · Normal Goal
    Edmond Tapsoba · Assist: J. Hofmann
  3. Bayer Leverkusen
    25' Bayer Leverkusen Goal · Own Goal
    M. Ellingsen
  4. Bayer Leverkusen
    42' Bayer Leverkusen Card · Yellow Card
    Jonathan Tah

    Foul

  5. Molde
    46' Molde subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Kaasa · On: M. Bjørnbak
  6. Bayer Leverkusen
    59' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Jonathan Tah · On: A. Grimaldo
  7. Bayer Leverkusen
    59' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Hofmann · On: A. Adli
  8. Bayer Leverkusen
    59' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: P. Schick · On: N. Mbamba-Muanda
  9. Bayer Leverkusen
    60' Bayer Leverkusen Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Hlozek · Assist: N. Mbamba-Muanda
  10. Bayer Leverkusen
    70' Bayer Leverkusen Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Hlozek · Assist: N. Tella
  11. Molde
    71' Molde subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Grødem · On: N. Ødegård
  12. Molde
    71' Molde subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Gulbrandsen · On: G. Nyheim
  13. Molde
    75' Molde Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Kitolano · Assist: M. Ellingsen
  14. Bayer Leverkusen
    77' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Edmond Tapsoba · On: K. Izekor
  15. Bayer Leverkusen
    78' Bayer Leverkusen Card · Yellow Card
    A. Grimaldo

    Foul

  16. Molde
    85' Molde subst · Substitution 4
    Off: E. Kitolano · On: L. Juberg-Hovland

Match Stats

Stat Bayer Leverkusen Molde
Fouls 13 7
Pass Accuracy 93% 81%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 20 8
Corners 5 3
Total Passes 742 359
Yellow Cards 2 0
Blocked Shots 1 4
Shots on Target 10 3
xG 1.64 0.45
Shots off Target 9 1
Possession 67% 33%
Accurate Passes 687 290
Shots Inside Box 9 6
Saves 2 5
Shots Outside Box 11 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Early lead: Patrik Schick’s goal in the 6th minute set the tone for Bayer Leverkusen, putting immediate pressure on Molde.
  • ▸ Momentum shift: Edmond Tapsoba's second goal and Adam Hlozek’s brace in quick succession from minutes 59 to 70 sealed Bayer Leverkusens' victory, despite Molde scoring a consolation goal through Eirik Kitolano.