Bayer Leverkusen showcased their prowess with a resounding 6-0 victory against Heidenheim at the BayArena, marking an impressive performance in the Bundesliga.
The home team’s goals came from Patrik Schick (2’ 1H and 22’ 1H), Jonas Hofmann (16’ 1H), Ernest Poku (27’ 1H), and Ibrahim Maza (46’ 1H and 53’ 2H).
Patrik Schick was undoubtedly the standout player, scoring twice and threatening the opposing goal on two occasions.
Equally impactful was Ibrahim Maza, who also netted two goals while attempting to score twice as well.
Coach Kasper Hjulmand deployed a 3-6-1 formation, with Mark Flekken in goal; Loic Bade, Robert Andrich, and Edmond Tapsoba forming the defensive line; a midfield consisting of Arthur, Ibrahim Maza, Aleix García, Alejandro Grimaldo, Jonas Hofmann, and Ernest Poku; with Patrik Schick leading the attack.
On the other side, Frank Schmidt’s team set out in a 4-4-2 formation, featuring Diant Ramaj in goal; Marnon Busch, Patrick Mainka, Tim Siersleben, and Jonas Fohrenbach in defense; while Omar Traoré, Jan Schöppner, Julian Niehues, and Arijon Ibrahimovic made up the midfield, with Mathias Honsak and Budu Zivzivadze up front.
The match was officiated by Bastian Dankert.
Next, Bayer Leverkusen will face Wolfsburg away in their upcoming league match, while Heidenheim will host Borussia Mönchengladbach. With this victory, Leverkusen accumulates 20 points, placing them in fourth position, while Heidenheim remains at 5 points, languishing in eighteenth place.
Substitutions for Bayer Leverkusen
56’ 2H – Patrik Schick off for Alejo Sarco and Edmond Tapsoba off for Jeanuel Belocian
75’ 2H – Aleix García off for Eliesse Ben Seghir
Substitutions for Heidenheim
33’ 1H – Budu Zivzivadze off for Benedikt Gimber and Julian Niehues off for Niklas Dorsch
49’ 1H – Jan Schöppner off for Adam Kolle, Ernest Poku off for Martin Terrier, and Arthur off for Malik Tillman
67’ 2H – Mathias Honsak off for Marvin Pieringer
82’ 2H – Marnon Busch off for Adrian Beck
Yellow Card for Heidenheim:
36’ 1H – Jan Schöppner (unsporting behavior)