“Patrik Schick levels for Leverkusen right on the stroke of halftime, converting from the centre of the box after a flurry of set pieces.”
Pivotal“Miguel Gutiérrez puts Leverkusen ahead for the first time in the match, finishing from the centre of the box after Ibrahim Maza's earlier chance.”
Pivotal
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
RB Leipzig
Outstanding performance
Bayer 04 Leverkusen•DefenderLeipzig actually struck first, Christopher Nkunku finishing off a fast break after Willi Orbán's blocked header from a corner, silencing the home crowd inside 34 minutes. But Leverkusen responded before the break through Patrik Schick, who pounced in the box after seeing an earlier attempt saved, and they never looked back. Miguel Gutiérrez added the second just past the hour mark, capitalizing on a spell of pressure that followed a free kick won by Ibrahim Maza, and from there Leverkusen controlled the game with 18 shots to Leipzig's 12 and five big chances created against just one for the visitors. The result piles more pressure on Leipzig, who despite a bright start couldn't sustain their intensity, while Leverkusen's balance of 86% pass accuracy and disciplined defending (20 tackles) underlines why they turned an early deficit into a comfortable home win.
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Fourth official has announced 3 minutes of added time.
Afonso MoreiraYellow CardAfonso Moreira (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) is shown the yellow card.
Benjamin HenrichsYellow CardBenjamin Henrichs (RB Leipzig) is shown the yellow card.
Substitution, Bayer 04 Leverkusen. Lucas Vázquez replaces Moussa Diaby.
Corner, Bayer 04 Leverkusen. Conceded by Maxime Estève.
Corner, Bayer 04 Leverkusen. Conceded by Neil El Aynaoui.
Attempt missed. Antonio Nusa (RB Leipzig) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Tidiam Gomis.
Attempt missed. Ibrahim Maza (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) left footed shot from the left side of the box is close, but misses to the right following a corner.
Attempt saved. Facundo Medina (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved.
Attempt missed. Ibrahim Maza (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) right footed shot from the right side of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Jarell Quansah.
Corner, Bayer 04 Leverkusen. Conceded by Willi Orbán.
Substitution, RB Leipzig. Benjamin Henrichs replaces Ridle Baku.
Attempt missed. Afonso Moreira (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) left footed shot from the left side of the box is too high. Assisted by Ibrahim Maza with a headed pass.
Substitution, RB Leipzig. Samba Konaté replaces Christopher Nkunku.
Attempt missed. Ibrahim Maza (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right following a corner.
Corner, Bayer 04 Leverkusen. Conceded by Nicolas Seiwald.
Edmond Tapsoba Yellow CardEdmond Tapsoba (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Foul by Robert Andrich (Bayer 04 Leverkusen).
Tidiam Gomis (RB Leipzig) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Antonio Nusa (RB Leipzig) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Jarell Quansah (Bayer 04 Leverkusen).
Substitution, Bayer 04 Leverkusen. Christian Kofane replaces Patrik Schick.
Neil El Aynaoui (RB Leipzig) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Robert Andrich (Bayer 04 Leverkusen).
Foul by Nicolas Seiwald (RB Leipzig).
Patrik Schick (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Neil El Aynaoui (RB Leipzig).
Robert Andrich (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Attempt missed. Patrik Schick (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) left footed shot from the centre of the box.
Neil El AynaouiYellow CardNeil El Aynaoui (RB Leipzig) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Substitution, Bayer 04 Leverkusen. Robert Andrich replaces Equi Fernández.
Equi Fernández (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Neil El Aynaoui (RB Leipzig).
Attempt blocked. Tidiam Gomis (RB Leipzig) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Attempt missed. Tidiam Gomis (RB Leipzig) left footed shot from the left side of the box following a fast break.
Substitution, RB Leipzig. Andrija Maksimovic replaces Rômulo.
Substitution, RB Leipzig. Nicolas Seiwald replaces Ezechiel Banzuzi.
Corner, RB Leipzig. Conceded by Miguel Gutiérrez.
Attempt saved. Patrik Schick (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal by Maarten Vandevoordt (RB Leipzig). Assisted by Ibrahim Maza with a through ball.
Corner, Bayer 04 Leverkusen. Conceded by Maarten Vandevoordt.
Corner, Bayer 04 Leverkusen. Conceded by Ezechiel Banzuzi.
Corner, Bayer 04 Leverkusen. Conceded by Ezechiel Banzuzi.
Attempt blocked. Afonso Moreira (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) left footed shot from a difficult angle on the left is blocked. Assisted by Miguel Gutiérrez.
Corner, Bayer 04 Leverkusen. Conceded by Willi Orbán.
Foul by Afonso Moreira (Bayer 04 Leverkusen).
Ridle Baku (RB Leipzig) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Goal! Bayer 04 Leverkusen 2, RB Leipzig 0. Miguel Gutiérrez (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) left footed shot from the centre of the box.
Attempt missed. Ibrahim Maza (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) right footed shot from the centre of the box.
Ibrahim Maza (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Ezechiel Banzuzi (RB Leipzig).
Corner, RB Leipzig. Conceded by Aleix García.
Attempt saved. Moussa Diaby (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal by Maarten Vandevoordt (RB Leipzig). Assisted by Equi Fernández with a through ball.
Attempt missed. Aleix García (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) right footed shot from outside the box.
Foul by Edmond Tapsoba (Bayer 04 Leverkusen).
Christopher Nkunku (RB Leipzig) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul by Patrik Schick (Bayer 04 Leverkusen).
Maxime Estève (RB Leipzig) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Attempt saved. Neil El Aynaoui (RB Leipzig) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top right corner by Mark Flekken (Bayer 04 Leverkusen). Assisted by Tidiam Gomis.
Corner, RB Leipzig. Conceded by Mark Flekken.
Second Half begins Bayer 04 Leverkusen 1, RB Leipzig 0.
First Half ends, Bayer 04 Leverkusen 1, RB Leipzig 0.
Attempt missed. Tidiam Gomis (RB Leipzig) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by David Raum with a cross.
Fourth official has announced 4 minutes of added time.
assist: Miguel Gutiérrez
Goal! Bayer 04 Leverkusen 1, RB Leipzig 0. Patrik Schick (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) right footed shot from the centre of the box.
Offside, Bayer 04 Leverkusen. Aleix García is caught offside.
Corner, Bayer 04 Leverkusen. Conceded by Neil El Aynaoui.
Attempt saved. Patrik Schick (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved.
Attempt missed. Moussa Diaby (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) left footed shot from the centre of the box is high and wide to the left.
Christopher Nkunku (RB Leipzig) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Foul by Equi Fernández (Bayer 04 Leverkusen).
Attempt missed. Neil El Aynaoui (RB Leipzig) header from the centre of the box following a set piece situation.
Corner, RB Leipzig. Conceded by Jarell Quansah.
Attempt blocked. Antonio Nusa (RB Leipzig) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked.
Attempt missed. Afonso Moreira (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Ibrahim Maza.
Ridle Baku (RB Leipzig) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Miguel Gutiérrez (Bayer 04 Leverkusen).
Offside, RB Leipzig. Rômulo is caught offside.
VAR Decision: No Goal Bayer 04 Leverkusen 0-0 RB Leipzig.
Goal! Bayer 04 Leverkusen 0, RB Leipzig 1. Christopher Nkunku (RB Leipzig) left footed shot from the centre of the box following a fast break.
Attempt blocked. Willi Orbán (RB Leipzig) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by David Raum with a cross.
Corner, RB Leipzig. Conceded by Jarell Quansah.
Ridle Baku (RB Leipzig) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Ibrahim Maza (Bayer 04 Leverkusen).
Attempt missed. Moussa Diaby (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by Aleix García.
Attempt missed. Rômulo (RB Leipzig) header from very close range.
Foul by Neil El Aynaoui (RB Leipzig).
Moussa Diaby (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Substitution, RB Leipzig. Tidiam Gomis replaces Brajan Gruda because of an injury.
Delay in match because of an injury Brajan Gruda (RB Leipzig).
Foul by Brajan Gruda (RB Leipzig).
Miguel Gutiérrez (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Ridle Baku (RB Leipzig) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Afonso Moreira (Bayer 04 Leverkusen).
Delay in match (Bayer 04 Leverkusen).
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Neil El Aynaoui (RB Leipzig) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Equi Fernández (Bayer 04 Leverkusen).
Attempt missed. Aleix García (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) left footed shot from the centre of the box is too high.
Attempt missed. Brajan Gruda (RB Leipzig) left footed shot from outside the box following a corner.
Corner, RB Leipzig. Conceded by Facundo Medina.
Neil El Aynaoui (RB Leipzig) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Patrik Schick (Bayer 04 Leverkusen).
Antonio Nusa (RB Leipzig) has gone down, but the referee deems it simulation.
Antonio NusaYellow CardAntonio Nusa (RB Leipzig) is shown the yellow card.
Attempt saved. Ezechiel Banzuzi (RB Leipzig) right footed shot from outside the box is saved.
Foul by Miguel Gutiérrez (Bayer 04 Leverkusen).
Attempt saved. Neil El Aynaoui (RB Leipzig) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Mark Flekken (Bayer 04 Leverkusen). Assisted by David Raum with a cross.
Brajan Gruda (RB Leipzig) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Foul by Brajan Gruda (RB Leipzig).
Facundo Medina (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Neil El Aynaoui (RB Leipzig) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Patrik Schick (Bayer 04 Leverkusen).
First Half begins.
Bayer Leverkusen host a resurgent RB Leipzig in a Bundesliga clash between two sides pushing to climb the table. Leverkusen's recent unbeaten run and strong home record against Leipzig make this a genuine coin-flip despite Leipzig's superior current form.
