Match report
Bayer Leverkusen Defeats Qarabag 3-2 in Europa League Clash
Bayer Leverkusen
3–2
FT
Qarabag
Mar 14, 2024
Bayer Leverkusen held off a spirited comeback from Qarabag to secure a crucial victory in their UEFA Europa League clash, with final score of 3-2. Leverkusen's early substitutions set the stage for an intense match that saw a red card and several key goals turning the momentum.
Key Facts
- • Bayer Leverkusen: 3 Goals (P. Schick, Jeremie Frimpong)
- • Qarabag: 2 Goals (A. Zoubir, Juninho Vieira)
- • Red Card for Qarabag’s E. Çəfərquliyev in the 63rd minute
- • Substitutions by Bayer Leverkusen included J. Hofmann and P. Hincapie
- • Final whistle with extra time goal from P. Schick
Lineups
Bayer Leverkusen
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 17 M. Kovář (G)
- 6 O. Kossounou (D)
- 12 E. Tapsoba (D)
- 8 R. Andrich (D)
- 30 J. Frimpong (M)
- 7 J. Hofmann (M)
- 34 G. Xhaka (M)
- 3 P. Hincapié (M)
- 10 F. Wirtz (F)
- 21 A. Adli (F)
- 9 Borja Iglesias (F)
Substitutes
- 25 E. Palacios
- 14 P. Schick
- 20 Álex Grimaldo
- 2 J. Stanišić
- 36 N. Lomb
- 32 G. Puerta
- 1 L. Hrádecký
- 4 J. Tah
- 23 A. Hložek
- 19 N. Tella
Qarabag
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 99 A. Lunev (G)
- 29 M. Vešović (D)
- 13 B. Mustafazadə (D)
- 55 B. Hüseynov (D)
- 44 E. Cəfərquliyev (D)
- 6 Júlio Romão (M)
- 8 M. Janković (M)
- 15 Leandro Andrade (M)
- 7 Y. Benzia (M)
- 10 A. Zoubir (M)
- 18 Juninho (F)
Substitutes
- 27 T. Bayramov
- 2 Matheus Silva
- 90 N. Axundzadə
- 66 Patrick Andrade
- 81 K. Medina
- 19 R. Xhixha
- 23 L. Gugeshashvili
- 24 A. Isaev
- 30 A. Hüseynov
- 5 M. Medvedev
- 17 H. Keyta
- 89 A. Ramazanov
Timeline
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28' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Hofmann · On: E. Palacios
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58' Qarabag Goal · Normal GoalA. Zoubir · Assist: Leandro Andrade
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59' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 2Off: B. Iglesias · On: P. Schick
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60' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 3Off: P. Hincapie · On: A. Grimaldo
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63' Qarabag Card · Red CardE. Cəfərquliyev
Professional foul last man
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63' Qarabag Var · Card upgradeE. Cəfərquliyev
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66' Qarabag subst · Substitution 1Off: Y. Benzia · On: T. Bayramov
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67' Qarabag Goal · Normal GoalJuninho Vieira · Assist: M. Vešović
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70' Bayer Leverkusen Card · Yellow CardP. Schick
Foul
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72' Bayer Leverkusen Goal · Normal GoalJeremie Frimpong · Assist: A. Grimaldo
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77' Qarabag Card · Yellow CardJuninho Vieira
Time wasting
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78' Qarabag subst · Substitution 2Off: Leandro Andrade · On: Matheus Silva
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78' Qarabag subst · Substitution 3Off: Juninho Vieira · On: Nariman Akhundzade
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79' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 4Off: O. Kossounou · On: J. Stanisic
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86' Qarabag subst · Substitution 4Off: A. Zoubir · On: Patrick Andrade
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87' Qarabag subst · Substitution 5Off: M. Vešović · On: Kevin Medina
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90'+7 Bayer Leverkusen Goal · Normal GoalP. Schick · Assist: E. Palacios
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90' Qarabag Card · Yellow CardA. Lunev
Time wasting
Match Stats
| Stat | Bayer Leverkusen | Qarabag |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 8 | 5 |
| Pass Accuracy | 90% | 74% |
| Offsides | 2 | 0 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Total Shots | 33 | 11 |
| Corners | 13 | 5 |
| Total Passes | 647 | 263 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 12 | 4 |
| Shots on Target | 8 | 3 |
| xG | 4.30 | 1.15 |
| Shots off Target | 13 | 4 |
| Possession | 71% | 29% |
| Accurate Passes | 585 | 194 |
| Shots Inside Box | 25 | 7 |
| Saves | 1 | 5 |
| Shots Outside Box | 8 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Qarabag’s A. Zoubir opened the scoring in the 58th minute, but Bayer Leverkusen bounced back quickly with a red card to E. Çəfərquliyev and a goal from Jeremie Frimpong just three minutes later.
- ▸ P. Schick's decisive goal in injury time secured Leverkusen’s victory, sealing their performance in the UEFA Europa League.