6 – 3
“Christian Eriksen converts Wolfsburg's second penalty to put the visitors 3-1 ahead after VAR decision”
Pivotal“Patrik Schick converts penalty to level at 3-3, completing Leverkusen's comeback from two goals down”
Pivotal“Edmond Tapsoba scores from close range after corner kick scramble to give Leverkusen first lead of the match”
Pivotal“Ibrahim Maza extends Leverkusen's lead to 5-3 with right-footed finish after corner kick”
“Malik Tillman caps off remarkable comeback with sixth goal in stoppage time”
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
VfL Wolfsburg
Bayer Leverkusen staged a remarkable second-half comeback to defeat Wolfsburg 6-3 in a thrilling encounter that saw three penalties converted in the first half. After falling 3-1 behind following Jonas Wind's early opener and two Wolfsburg penalties from Christian Eriksen, Leverkusen seized control after the break with Patrik Schick's equalizing penalty setting the tone. Edmond Tapsoba's close-range finish from a corner on 68 minutes proved the decisive moment, breaking the deadlock and sparking Leverkusen's dominance. Despite controlling 69% possession and registering 25 shots to Wolfsburg's 11, Leverkusen's clinical finishing in the final third made the difference, with Ibrahim Maza and substitute Malik Tillman adding late goals to seal a statement victory that showcased their attacking depth and mental resilience.
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New attacking attempt. Exequiel Palacios from Bayer 04 Leverkusen takes a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it's saved.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 6 minutes of added time.
Malik Tillman from Bayer 04 Leverkusen won a free kick on the left wing.
Foul committed by Jesper Lindstrøm of VfL Wolfsburg.
Substitution for Bayer 04 Leverkusen: Malik Tillman replaces Christian Kofane.
Bayer 04 Leverkusen wins a corner after Jeanuël Belocian concedes.
Christian Kofane's left-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. The assist came from Patrik Schick.
Substitution for VfL Wolfsburg: Mattias Svanberg replaces Saël Kumbedi.
Substitution for VfL Wolfsburg: Maximilian Arnold replaces Christian Eriksen.
Substitution for Bayer 04 Leverkusen: Ernest Poku replaces Nathan Tella.
Substitution for VfL Wolfsburg: Dzenan Pejcinovic replaces Jonas Wind.
Montrell Culbreath from Bayer 04 Leverkusen hits the right post with a right-footed shot from a few meters out.
Patrik Schick of Bayer 04 Leverkusen attempts an attack with a left-footed shot from the left side of the box, but Kamil Grabara of VfL Wolfsburg saves it in the right corner. The assist comes from Alejandro Grimaldo with a through ball.
Corner awarded to Bayer 04 Leverkusen after Kamil Grabara concedes.
New attacking attempt. Exequiel Palacios of Bayer 04 Leverkusen takes a right-footed shot from outside the box, but Kamil Grabara of VfL Wolfsburg saves it in the top center of the goal. The assist was provided by Ibrahim Maza.
Bayer 04 Leverkusen earns a corner after Jeanuël Belocian concedes.
New attacking attempt. Konstantinos Koulierakis of VfL Wolfsburg shoots with his left foot from close range, but Mark Flekken of Bayer 04 Leverkusen saves it in the right corner. The assist comes from Jesper Lindstrøm with a cross.
VfL Wolfsburg wins a corner after Exequiel Palacios concedes.
assist: Exequiel Palacios
Goal! Bayer 04 Leverkusen lead 5-3 against VfL Wolfsburg. Ibrahim Maza scores with a right-footed shot from the left side of the box to the high center of the goal, assisted by Exequiel Palacios after a corner.
Corner awarded to Bayer 04 Leverkusen after Kamil Grabara concedes.
New attacking attempt. Alejandro Grimaldo of Bayer 04 Leverkusen takes a left-footed shot from outside the box, but Kamil Grabara of VfL Wolfsburg saves it in the top center of the goal.
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Nathan Tella from Bayer 04 Leverkusen.
Denis VavroYellow CardDenis Vavro of VfL Wolfsburg receives a yellow card for a foul.
Nathan Tella from Bayer 04 Leverkusen has won a free kick in an attacking position.
Denis Vavro fouled a player from VfL Wolfsburg.
Jesper Lindstrøm fouled a player from VfL Wolfsburg.
Montrell Culbreath of Bayer 04 Leverkusen won a free kick in defense.
Jeanuël Belocian from VfL Wolfsburg won a free kick in defense.
Foul committed by Nathan Tella of Bayer 04 Leverkusen.
Goal! Edmond Tapsoba scores for Bayer 04 Leverkusen with a right-footed shot from the center of the box into the right corner. The score is now 4-3.
Loïc Badé from Bayer 04 Leverkusen missed a chance, shooting with his left foot from the center of the box and sending the ball to the left.
Nathan Tella from Bayer 04 Leverkusen had a missed chance, shooting with his left foot from outside the box.
Bayer 04 Leverkusen wins a corner after Mohammed Amoura concedes.
Substitution for VfL Wolfsburg: Jesper Lindstrøm replaces Patrick Wimmer.
Missed chance. Patrick Wimmer from VfL Wolfsburg shoots with his right foot from the right side of the box but the ball goes high. Assist by Konstantinos Koulierakis.
Corner awarded to Bayer 04 Leverkusen after Jeanuël Belocian concedes.
Alejandro Grimaldo's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Ibrahim Maza provided the assist.
New attacking attempt. Mohammed Amoura from VfL Wolfsburg takes a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it is saved.
Nathan Tella from Bayer 04 Leverkusen had a missed chance, heading the ball from the center of the box just to the left. The assist came from Ibrahim Maza following a corner.
Corner awarded to Bayer 04 Leverkusen after Jeanuël Belocian concedes.
Christian Kofane's header from the center of the box is blocked. The assist came from Alejandro Grimaldo's cross.
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Konstantinos Koulierakis of VfL Wolfsburg.
Konstantinos KoulierakisYellow CardKonstantinos Koulierakis of VfL Wolfsburg receives a yellow card for a foul.
Montrell Culbreath of Bayer 04 Leverkusen won a free kick in defense.
Foul committed by Konstantinos Koulierakis of VfL Wolfsburg.
Denis Vavro's right-footed shot from over 35 yards is blocked. Joakim Mæhle provided the assist.
Goal in the penalty shootout! Patrik Schick scores for Bayer 04 Leverkusen with a left-footed shot into the left corner. The match remains 3-3, and Bayer 04 Leverkusen now have 1 penalty scored.
Saël Kumbedi of VfL Wolfsburg conceded a penalty after committing a foul in the penalty area.
Corner awarded to Bayer 04 Leverkusen after Jeanuël Belocian concedes.
Bayer 04 Leverkusen wins a corner after Vinicius Souza concedes.
New attacking attempt. Ibrahim Maza of Bayer 04 Leverkusen shoots with his right foot from the right side of the box, but Kamil Grabara of VfL Wolfsburg saves it in the center of the goal. The assist was provided by Montrell Culbreath.
Robert Andrich from Bayer 04 Leverkusen had a missed chance, shooting with his right foot from outside the box but missing to the left. Ibrahim Maza provided the assist.
Patrik Schick from Bayer 04 Leverkusen earned a free kick on the left wing.
Fouled by Vinicius Souza of VfL Wolfsburg.
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Vinicius Souza from VfL Wolfsburg.
Vinicius Souza of VfL Wolfsburg has been awarded a free kick in defense.
Foul committed by Nathan Tella of Bayer 04 Leverkusen.
Substitution for Bayer 04 Leverkusen: Patrik Schick replaces Ezequiél Fernández.
The second half starts with Bayer 04 Leverkusen trailing VfL Wolfsburg 2-3.
First half ends with Bayer 04 Leverkusen trailing VfL Wolfsburg 2-3.
Jonas Wind of VfL Wolfsburg won a free kick in defense.
Ezequiél Fernández from Bayer 04 Leverkusen commits a foul.
Joakim Mæhle from VfL Wolfsburg won a free kick in defense.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 6 minutes of added time.
assist: Ezequiel Fernández
Goal! Bayer 04 Leverkusen 2, VfL Wolfsburg 3. Alejandro Grimaldo scores for Bayer 04 Leverkusen with a left-footed shot from the center of the box into the right corner, assisted by Ezequiél Fernández.
Ibrahim Maza from Bayer 04 Leverkusen had a missed chance, heading the ball from a few meters out but it went wide. The assist was provided by Alejandro Grimaldo with a cross.
Goal in the penalty shootout! Christian Eriksen scores for VfL Wolfsburg with a right-footed shot into the right corner. The match remains 1-3, and VfL Wolfsburg now have 3 penalties scored.
Edmond TapsobaYellow CardEdmond Tapsoba of Bayer 04 Leverkusen receives a yellow card for a foul.
VAR decision results in a penalty for VfL Wolfsburg.
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Mohammed Amoura of VfL Wolfsburg.
Edmond Tapsoba of Bayer 04 Leverkusen concedes a penalty after a foul in the penalty area.
VfL Wolfsburg is awarded a penalty after Mohammed Amoura is fouled in the penalty area.
Goal! Joakim Mæhle scores for VfL Wolfsburg with a right-footed shot from outside the box into the right corner. The match score is now Bayer 04 Leverkusen 1, VfL Wolfsburg 2.
Goal in the penalty shootout! Alejandro Grimaldo scores for Bayer 04 Leverkusen with a left-footed shot to the center of the goal. The match remains 1-1.
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Ibrahim Maza of Bayer 04 Leverkusen.
Joakim MaehleYellow CardJoakim Mæhle from VfL Wolfsburg receives a yellow card for a foul.
Joakim Mæhle of VfL Wolfsburg concedes a penalty after committing a foul in the penalty area.
Penalty awarded to Bayer 04 Leverkusen as Ibrahim Maza is fouled in the penalty area.
New attacking attempt. Alejandro Grimaldo of Bayer 04 Leverkusen takes a left-footed shot from outside the box, but it is saved by Kamil Grabara, the goalkeeper for VfL Wolfsburg, positioned in the center of the goal. The assist comes from Christian Kofane.
Patrick Wimmer from VfL Wolfsburg commits a handball.
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Jonas Wind of VfL Wolfsburg.
Missed chance. Mohammed Amoura of VfL Wolfsburg shoots with his right foot from the center of the box, but it goes just wide of the top right corner. The assist was provided by Patrick Wimmer.
Nathan Tella from Bayer 04 Leverkusen won a free kick on the left wing.
Fouled by Jeanuël Belocian of VfL Wolfsburg.
Ezequiél Fernández from Bayer 04 Leverkusen misses a chance with a right-footed shot from outside the box after a corner.
Corner awarded to Bayer 04 Leverkusen after Jeanuël Belocian concedes.
Jonas Wind of VfL Wolfsburg won a free kick on the left wing.
Loïc Badé fouled a Bayer 04 Leverkusen player.
Montrell Culbreath of Bayer 04 Leverkusen won a free kick on the right wing.
Montrell Culbreath of Bayer 04 Leverkusen won a free kick on the right wing.
Offside called against Bayer 04 Leverkusen. Alejandro Grimaldo is offside.
Bayer 04 Leverkusen wins a corner after Saël Kumbedi concedes.
assist: Konstantinos Koulierakis
Goal! VfL Wolfsburg takes the lead 1-0 against Bayer 04 Leverkusen. Jonas Wind scores with a left-footed shot from the left side of the box.
VfL Wolfsburg wins a corner after Montrell Culbreath concedes.
Patrick Wimmer from VfL Wolfsburg won a free kick on the right wing.
Edmond Tapsoba from Bayer 04 Leverkusen commits a foul.
Denis Vavro from VfL Wolfsburg misses a chance, shooting with his right foot from outside the box, sending the ball high and wide to the left from a free kick.
Patrick Wimmer from VfL Wolfsburg won a free kick in an attacking position.
Bayer 04 Leverkusen win a corner after Saël Kumbedi concedes.
Alejandro Grimaldo's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Robert Andrich from Bayer 04 Leverkusen missed a left-footed shot from the right side of the box.
Loïc Badé of Bayer 04 Leverkusen had a missed chance, heading the ball from the right side of the six-yard box but missing to the left. The assist came from Alejandro Grimaldo, who provided the cross.
Konstantinos Koulierakis from VfL Wolfsburg won a free kick in defense.
Christian Kofane from Bayer 04 Leverkusen was awarded a free kick on the right wing.
Mohammed Amoura misses a chance for VfL Wolfsburg, shooting with his right foot from the center of the box, sending it high and wide to the left. Christian Eriksen provided the assist.
Nathan Tella from Bayer 04 Leverkusen missed a chance, shooting with his left foot from the left side of the box after a fast break.
The first half begins.
