Bayer 04 Leverkusen 2 - 1 SC Freiburg — Highlights & Result
Bundesliga
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(1 week ago)
· MD 6
Highlights
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At the top of the Bundesliga after matchday 6, Bayern lead the standings on 14 points, while Leverkusen and Freiburg sit just one point behind the leaders following this encounter on October 18, 2026. Leverkusen edged the contest 2-1 thanks to goals from Ibrahim Maza and Patrik Schick, who cancelled out Derry Lionel Scherhant's earlier opener. Schick earned an 8.7 rating for his decisive performance, complemented by Maza's 8.5 rating.
Both sides had enjoyed strong starts to the season, averaging 2.8 goals scored per game across their opening five fixtures, and arrived on notable unbeaten runs across all competitions. Historical meetings between the clubs since 2023 favored Leverkusen, who had claimed four wins alongside two draws, including a 2-0 victory here last October.
Freiburg will look to bounce back when they play at home to Bayern on October 25, while Leverkusen next play away at Hoffenheim on the same date.
Both sides had enjoyed strong starts to the season, averaging 2.8 goals scored per game across their opening five fixtures, and arrived on notable unbeaten runs across all competitions. Historical meetings between the clubs since 2023 favored Leverkusen, who had claimed four wins alongside two draws, including a 2-0 victory here last October.
Freiburg will look to bounce back when they play at home to Bayern on October 25, while Leverkusen next play away at Hoffenheim on the same date.
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Match stats
Leverkusen v Freiburg
49%
Possession
51%
1.67
Expected goals (xG)
1.08
12
Shots
11
5
Shots on target
2
7
Shots inside the box
8
4
Corners
3
488
Passes
508
85%
Pass accuracy
85%
1
Saves
3
12
Fouls
5
1
Offsides
0
0
Yellow cards
1
Lineups & player ratings
8.7
Top rated
P. Schick · Leverkusen
90'
· 1 goal · 1 assist
Key moments
- 14' ⚽ Derry Lionel Scherhant · assist Philipp Treu · Freiburg
- 19' ⚽ Ibrahim Maza · assist Patrik Schick · Leverkusen
- 39' 🟨 Philipp Treu · Freiburg
- 76' ⚽ Patrik Schick · assist Ibrahim Maza · Leverkusen
Leverkusen
4-2-3-1- 1 M. Flekken 90' 6.9
- 6 E. Fernández 90' 6.7
- 24 Aleix García 90' 6.7
- 3 Miguel Gutiérrez 90' 6.6
- 14 P. Schick ⚽ 🅰️ 90' 8.7
- 4 J. Quansah 90' 6.5
- 2 F. Medina 90' 6.5
- 12 E. Tapsoba 90' 6.8
- 30 I. Maza ⚽ 🅰️ 84' 8.5
- 19 M. Diaby 73' 6.3
- 9 Afonso Moreira 59' 6.3
- 23 N. Tella · sub 31' 6.6
- 10 M. Tillman · sub 17' 6.2
- 7 J. Hofmann · sub 6' 6.2
Freiburg
4-2-3-1- 31 I. Matanović 90' 6.1
- 33 J. Makengo 90' 6.8
- 3 P. Lienhart 90' 6.9
- 28 M. Ginter 90' 6.7
- 8 M. Eggestein 90' 6.4
- 1 M. Backhaus 90' 6.8
- 7 D. Scherhant ⚽ 89' 8.1
- 16 Y. Engelhardt 77' 6.0
- 19 J. Beste 77' 6.3
- 42 K. Goto 65' 5.9
- 29 P. Treu 🅰️ 🟨 64' 6.7
- 17 L. Kübler · sub 26' 6.2
- 9 L. Höler · sub 25' 6.3
- 22 Cyriaque Kalou Irié · sub 13' 6.6
- 6 P. Osterhage · sub 13' 6.1
- 32 V. Grifo · sub 1' 6.0
Ratings out of 10. Data: API-Football. How ratings work
Match facts
Leverkusen
4th
in the table · 10 pts from 5
· GD +6
Freiburg
3rd
in the table · 13 pts from 5
· GD +10
Form going into the match
Leverkusen