FC Copenhagen vs Bayer Leverkusen

18 September 2025 · Champions League · Matchday 1 · 2025/26 · Referee Aliyar Aghayev

Full time 2 – 2

Half-time: 1–0

J. Larsson 9’
Robert 86’

A. Grimaldo 82’
P. Hatzidiakos 90+1’ (og)

Match summary

FC Copenhagen and Bayer Leverkusen shared the points in a 2-2 draw. FC Copenhagen led 1-0 at half-time.

In the first half, J. Larsson put FC Copenhagen ahead in the 9th minute. In the second half, A. Grimaldo equalised with a direct free kick in the 82nd minute, Robert put FC Copenhagen back in front with a header in the 86th minute, and Hatzidiakos's own goal equalised in stoppage time.

FC Copenhagen had the better of the chances, with 1.89 expected goals (xG) from 12 shots to Bayer Leverkusen's 1.21 from 15.

Match stats

36% Possession 64%

12 Shots 15

7 Shots on target 4

4 Corners 5

364 Passes 647

79.4% Pass accuracy 88.9%

18 Tackles 10

14 Fouls 13

3 Yellow cards 2

Key events

FC Copenhagen Bayer Leverkusen

Kick-off

J. LarssonLeft foot shot

1-0

9’

17’

R. AndrichShot on target

M. López

33’

Y. MoukokoShot on target

43’

P. Hatzidiakos

44’

Half-time1-0

Second half underway

J. LarssonShot on target

47’

51’

A. GarcíaE. Fernández

51’

I. MazaM. Tillman

T. Delaney

53’

M. E. MadsenT. Delaney

55’

L. LeragerShot on target

58’

62’

L. Vázquez

M. ElyounoussiShot on target

62’

66’

P. SchickShot on target

67’

C. EcheverriL. Badé

67’

E. PokuE. Ben Seghir

V. ClaessonY. Moukoko

69’

R. HuescasShot on target

74’

C. EcheverriShot on target

RobertE. Achouri

79’

Y. ZagueJ. Larsson

79’

82’

A. GrimaldoFree Kick

1-1

RobertHeader

2-1

86’

88’

C. KofaneR. Andrich

89’

E. Tapsoba

90+1’

P. HatzidiakosOwn goal

2-2

Full-time2-2

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.

FC Copenhagen 1.89 xGBayer Leverkusen 1.21 xG Goal

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Shot map

Every shot and where it was taken from.

Bayer Leverkusen attacking FC Copenhagen attacking

Size shows xG Goal On target Off target or blocked

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Lineups

FC Copenhagen 4-4-2 Starting XI

Bayer Leverkusen 3-4-2-1 Starting XI

Player stats

Goalkeeper1 player


D. Kotarski	90′	3	2	23	–	–	–	–	–

Defenders5 players


R. Huescas	90′	3	–	–	6	2	36	1	–	1	–
G. Pereira	90′	2	3	–	3	–	49	1	–	–	–
P. Hatzidiakos	90′	1	–	–	2	–	42	3	–	–	–
M. López	90′	–	1	–	3	1	27	1	–	–	–
Y. Zague Came on as a substitute	11′	–	–	–	–	–	5	–	–	–	–

Midfielders5 players


J. Larsson Taken off	79′	1	–	29	1	–	–	–	2	–	1	–
L. Lerager	90′	–	–	40	1	–	4	3	6	–	–	–
T. Delaney	55′	–	–	24	1	–	3	–	5	2	2	–
E. Achouri Taken off	79′	–	1	23	1	–	–	–	2	2	1	–
Robert Came on as a substitute	11′	1	–	2	–	–	–	–	1	–	1	–

Forwards3 players


Y. Moukoko Taken off	69′	–	–	1	1	0.65	–	–	2	1	13	–
M. Elyounoussi	90′	–	–	2	1	0.14	–	1	8	2	35	–
V. Claesson Came on as a substitute	21′	–	–	–	–	–	–	2	2	–	9	–

Goalkeeper1 player


M. Flekken	90′	5	2	28	1	–	–	–	–

Defenders3 players


J. Quansah	90′	1	–	–	4	2	82	–	–	–	–
L. Badé Taken off	67′	–	2	–	1	1	64	1	–	–	–
E. Tapsoba	90′	–	–	–	2	1	122	2	–	–	–

Midfielders7 players


L. Vázquez	90′	–	–	49	1	–	2	–	6	3	4	–
R. Andrich Taken off	88′	–	–	60	1	–	–	3	2	–	1	–
E. Fernández Taken off	51′	–	–	45	–	–	–	–	1	–	–	–
A. Grimaldo	90′	1	–	54	5	–	2	–	5	1	–	–
A. García Came on as a substitute	39′	–	–	52	–	–	1	–	1	1	–	–
I. Maza Came on as a substitute	39′	–	–	13	–	–	1	–	2	1	1	–
C. Echeverri Came on as a substitute	23′	–	–	13	–	–	–	1	1	–	1	–

Forwards5 players


M. Tillman Taken off	51′	–	–	1	–	0.04	–	–	1	–	15	–
E. Ben Seghir Taken off	67′	–	–	3	–	0.13	–	–	6	3	27	–
P. Schick	90′	–	–	1	1	0.36	–	1	8	3	8	–
E. Poku Came on as a substitute	23′	–	–	–	–	–	–	1	1	–	15	–
C. Kofane Came on as a substitute	8′	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–

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.

Form going into the game

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Previous and next meeting

All FC Copenhagen vs Bayer Leverkusen meetings

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