The showdown between Bayer Leverkusen and Werder Bremen at BayArena, part of Bundesliga’s Matchday 19, concluded with a 1-0 victory for the hosts. The game’s only goal came in the 37th minute when Lucas Vázquez skillfully found the net, catching goalkeeper Mio Backhaus off guard with a precise shot.
Vázquez’s performance was commendable throughout the match, showcasing his playmaking abilities. His goal not only illuminated his prowess but also helped secure three crucial points for his team.
Defensively, Arthur made a significant impact for Bayer Leverkusen, reinforcing their backline against Bremen’s attacking attempts. The defensive framework employed by Leverkusen, orchestrated by coach Kasper Hjulmand, was a tactical 3-6-1 setup featuring Janis Blaswich in goal; Robert Andrich, Loic Bade, and Jarell Quansah as defenders; while Lucas Vázquez, Ibrahim Maza, Aleix García, Alejandro Grimaldo, Jonas Hofmann, and Ernest Poku formed a solid midfield, supporting sole striker Patrik Schick.
Conversely, Werder Bremen, led by Horst Steffen, adopted a 3-5-2 formation with Mio Backhaus in goal, protected by defenders Amos Pieper, Marco Friedl, and Karim Coulibaly, while Yukinari Sugawara, Romano Schmid, Senne Lynen, Jens Stage, and Isaac Schmidt contributed in midfield, leaving Justin Njinmah and Marco Grüll up front.
The officiating crew, led by Tobias Reichel, maintained clarity and control throughout the encounter.
Next on the schedule, Bayer Leverkusen will face Hamburg SV away, while Werder Bremen will host Hoffenheim at home. After this match, Bayer Leverkusen occupies the sixth position in the league standings with 32 points, while Werder Bremen sits in fifteenth place with 18 points.
Substitutions for Bayer Leverkusen
57’ 2H – Ernest Poku was replaced by Malik Tillman; Lucas Vázquez was replaced by Ezequiel Fernández.
71’ 2H – Ibrahim Maza made way for Arthur.
72’ 2H – Aleix García was substituted by Exequiel Palacios.
Yellow Cards for Bayer Leverkusen:
33’ 2H – Jonas Hofmann; 42’ 2H – Loic Bade.
Substitutions for Werder Bremen
15’ 1H – Amos Pieper was replaced by Julián Malatini.
45’ 2H – Isaac Schmidt was substituted by Olivier Deman.
60’ 2H – Marco Grüll was replaced by Jovan Milosevic.
79’ 2H – Yukinari Sugawara was substituted by Keke Topp.
Yellow Cards for Werder Bremen:
33’ 2H – Marco Friedl; 44’ 2H – Julián Malatini; 51’ 2H – Olivier Deman.