UEFA Europa League 26/27 · Round 2 · THU, OCT 15
KKS Lech Poznan vs Bayer Leverkusen match report: Lech Poznan fall to dominant Bayer Leverkusen
Bayer Leverkusen ran out comfortable winners in the UEFA Europa League, scoring three times before half-time and adding a fourth late on.
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Final score
The match finished 4-0 to Bayer Leverkusen, with the away side 3-0 up at half-time. The outcome was an away win.
Goals
Patrik Schick opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 29th minute. Malik Tillman made it 2-0 three minutes later, his first UEFA Europa League goal for Bayer Leverkusen this season. Schick converted another penalty in the 41st minute, taking him to 2 UEFA Europa League goals for Bayer Leverkusen this season. Ibrahim Maza completed the scoring in the 89th minute, assisted by Afonso Bastardo Moreira, for his first UEFA Europa League goal for Bayer Leverkusen this season.
Match flow
Bayer Leverkusen were on top for most of the first half. They were on top for most of the second half as well. Overall, Bayer Leverkusen were on top for most of the match.
Key stats
Bayer Leverkusen controlled the match on the numbers, with 61% possession to Lech Poznan's 39%. They also had a clear edge in shots on target, 12 to 3. Lech Poznan made 8 saves compared to Bayer Leverkusen's 3.
Discipline
Lech Poznan picked up one yellow card, while Bayer Leverkusen received two. Neither side had a player sent off. The match official was Milos Milanovic.
Streaks
KKS Lech Poznan are now without a win in 3 UEFA Europa League matches this season.
Pre-match
Bookmakers made Bayer Leverkusen the favourites, at an implied 59%; Bayer Leverkusen won the match.
What it means
Lech Poznan sit 36th in the table with 0 points and a goal difference of -8. Bayer Leverkusen are top of the table with 6 points and a goal difference of 6.
Verdict
Bayer Leverkusen were the better side throughout, controlling territory and creating the clearer chances. Lech Poznan struggled to contain them and now find themselves without a win in three UEFA Europa League matches. The result leaves Bayer Leverkusen top of the table and Lech Poznan in 36th.