Bayer Leverkusen vs Arsenal

11 March 2026 · Champions League · Round of 16, first leg · 2025/26 · Referee Halil Umut Meler

Full time 1 – 1

Half-time: 0–0

Aggregate: Bayer Leverkusen 1–3 Arsenal. Arsenal go through.

R. Andrich 46’

K. Havertz 89’ (pen)

Match summary

Bayer Leverkusen and Arsenal drew 1-1 after 90 minutes. It was goalless at half-time. Arsenal went through 3-1 on aggregate.

R. Andrich put Bayer Leverkusen ahead with a header in the 46th minute and K. Havertz equalised from the penalty spot in the 89th minute.

Arsenal had the better of the chances, with 1.65 expected goals (xG) from 6 shots to Bayer Leverkusen's 0.85 from 10.

Match stats

45% Possession 55%

10 Shots 6

3 Shots on target 2

2 Corners 3

442 Passes 522

87.1% Pass accuracy 87.2%

13 Tackles 4

9 Fouls 10

4 Yellow cards 3

0 Offsides 1

Key events

Bayer Leverkusen Arsenal

R. Andrich

2’

C. KofaneShot on target

7’

24’

P. HincapiéShot on target

26’

G. Martinelli

R. AndrichHeader

1-0

46’

M. TerrierShot on target

46’

E. Poku

58’

60’

N. MaduekeB. Saka

E. Palacios

63’

69’

M. Zubimendi

74’

K. HavertzV. Gyökeres

M. TillmanI. Maza

74’

J. HofmannM. Terrier

82’

E. FernándezE. Palacios

82’

G. JesusE. Eze

89’

K. HavertzPenalty

1-1

A. Grimaldo

90’

How the chances added up

Running total of expected goals (xG) for each side through the match. xG rates each chance by how often similar shots are scored. A goal is marked where it was scored.

Bayer Leverkusen 0.85 xGArsenal 1.65 xG Goal

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Shot map

Every shot and where it was taken from.

Arsenal attacking Bayer Leverkusen attacking

Size shows xG Goal On target Off target or blocked

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Player stats

Goalkeeper1 player


J. Blaswich	90′						–	–	–

Defenders3 players


J. Quansah	90′								–	–	–
R. Andrich	90′	–	2	–	2	1	40	2	1	–
E. Tapsoba	90′								–	–	–

Midfielders7 players


E. Poku	90′	–	–	17	–	–	1	2	2	1	–
E. Palacios	82′	–	–		–	–
A. García	90′	–	–		–	–						–
A. Grimaldo	90′	–	–		–	–
M. Tillman Came on as a substitute	16′	–	–		–	–						–
E. Fernández Came on as a substitute	8′	–	–		–	–						–
J. Hofmann Came on as a substitute	8′	–	–		–	–						–

Forwards3 players


M. Terrier	82′	–	–	1		0.07	–	–				–
I. Maza	74′	–	–	4	–	0.14	–	–	2	1	22	–
C. Kofane	90′	–	–	2		0.12	–	–				–

Goalkeeper1 player


D. Raya	90′						–	–	–

Defenders4 players


J. Timber	90′	–	–	–
W. Saliba	90′	–	–	–
Gabriel	90′	–	–	–
P. Hincapié	90′	–	–	–

Midfielders8 players


M. Zubimendi	90′	–	–		–	–
D. Rice	90′	–	–		–	–						–
B. Saka	60′	–	–	19	–	–	–	1	2	1	1	–
E. Eze	82′	–	–		–	–						–
G. Martinelli	90′	–	–	27	1	–	–	1	4	1	2
N. Madueke Came on as a substitute	30′	–	–	20	–	–	1	–	3	–	1	–
K. Havertz Came on as a substitute	16′	1	–	4	–	–	–	–	2	1	–	–
G. Jesus Came on as a substitute	8′	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–

Forwards1 player


V. Gyökeres	74′	–	–	–		–	–	–				–

Came on Taken off Sent off Red is the most in that position for the team

Every player who took the pitch, starters first and then substitutes. A dash means none. xG and xA are expected goals and assists. A blank cell means that figure is not available for that player.

Form going into the game

Bayer Leverkusen D L W W D

Arsenal W W W W W

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Previous and next meeting

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Shots, expected goals, timeline, lineups, team and player statistics from Bzzoiro Sports Data (sports.bzzoiro.com). Results from Bzzoiro Sports Data.