This Saturday, Bayer Leverkusen achieved a commendable victory over Eintracht Frankfurt with a scoreline of 3-1 at Deutsche Bank Park. The hosts initially took the lead through Arthur in the 26th minute, followed by Malik Tillman finding the net just 6 minutes later. Eintracht Frankfurt responded early in the second half when Robin Koch scored in the 50th minute with a well-placed shot. However, Aleix García sealed the game for Leverkusen by making it 3-1 in the 93rd minute, capping off an impressive performance from his side.
Arthur was undoubtedly the standout player, netting one goal and controlling the midfield effectively throughout the match.
Aleix García also played a pivotal role by adding another goal for B. Leverkusen, showcasing his skills further.
On the tactical side, Eintracht Frankfurt’s coach Dennis Schmitt opted for a 3-6-1 formation. Kauã Santos started in goal, supported by defenders Aurele Amenda, Robin Koch, and Arthur Theate. In midfield, Rasmus Kristensen, Hugo Larsson, Ellyes Skhiri, Nathaniel Brown, Mario Götze, and Ritsu Doan were deployed, with Arnaud Kalimuendo leading the attack.
In contrast, Bayer Leverkusen’s coach Kasper Hjulmand set his team in a similar 3-6-1 configuration. Janis Blaswich guarded the net, with a defensive trio of Jarell Quansah, Robert Andrich, and Edmond Tapsoba. The midfield featured Arthur, Ezequiel Fernández, Aleix García, Alejandro Grimaldo, Malik Tillman, and Martin Terrier, while Christian Kofane was the striker.
Robert Schröder officiated the match at Deutsche Bank Park.
Next in line, Eintracht Frankfurt will travel to face Union Berlin, whereas Bayer Leverkusen is set to visit Hamburg SV.
With this result, Eintracht Frankfurt now has 27 points, sitting in eighth place, while Bayer Leverkusen remains in sixth with a total of 35 points.
Substitutions for Eintracht Frankfurt
57’ 2T – Hugo Larsson was replaced by Oscar Hojlund
69’ 2T – Ritsu Doan was substituted for Ayoube Amaimouni-Echghouyab and Mario Götze for Ansgar Knauff
84’ 2T – Nathaniel Brown was replaced by Jean Bahoya
Yellow Cards for Eintracht Frankfurt:
9’ 2T – Rasmus Kristensen
23’ 2T – Ellyes Skhiri
Red Card for Eintracht Frankfurt:
25’ 2T – Ellyes Skhiri (second yellow card leading to red)
Substitutions for Bayer Leverkusen
64’ 2T – Ezequiel Fernández was replaced by Exequiel Palacios
65’ 2T – Martin Terrier went off for Jonas Hofmann
72’ 2T – Christian Kofane was substituted for Patrik Schick
82’ 2T – Malik Tillman left the field for Ernest Poku
Yellow Card for Bayer Leverkusen:
18’ 2T – Alejandro Grimaldo