FC Copenhagen 2-2 Bayer Leverkusen
Updated
It finished level: FC Copenhagen 2-2 Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League (Round 1) on Thu, 18 Sept 2025 at Parken, København. FC Copenhagen goals: Jordan Larsson 9', Robert 87'. Bayer Leverkusen goals: Alejandro Grimaldo 82', Pantelis Hatzidiakos 90'+1 (og). Expected goals: 1.89-1.21. Possession: 36-64. Player of the match: Alejandro Grimaldo (8.5).
Match report
FC Copenhagen 2-2 Bayer Leverkusen: match report
It finished 2-2 between FC Copenhagen and Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League on Thursday 18 September.
Jordan Larsson put FC Copenhagen ahead on 9' (1-0), Alejandro Grimaldo levelled for Bayer Leverkusen on 82' (1-1), Robert restored FC Copenhagen's lead on 87' (2-1) and an own goal by Pantelis Hatzidiakos levelled for Bayer Leverkusen on 90+1' (2-2).
FC Copenhagen had 36% of the ball, shots were 12-15 (7-4 on target) and expected goals finished 1.89-1.21.
Alejandro Grimaldo (Bayer Leverkusen) was player of the match with an 8.5 rating.
Attendance: 34,504. Referee: Əliyar Ağayev.
Match stats
| FC Copenhagen | Bayer Leverkusen | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 36 | 64 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.89 | 1.21 |
| Total shots | 12 | 15 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 17 | 26 |
| Big chances | 3 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 289 (79%) | 575 (89%) |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 2 |
| Corners | 4 | 5 |
| Total shots | 12 | 15 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 7 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 1 | 4 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 7 | 6 |
Lineups
FC Copenhagen (4-4-2): Dominik Kotarski, Rodrigo Huescas, Gabriel Pereira, Pantelis Hatzidiakos, Marcos López, Jordan Larsson, Lukas Lerager, Thomas Delaney, Elias Achouri, Youssoufa Moukoko, Mohamed Elyounoussi
Bayer Leverkusen (3-4-2-1): Mark Flekken, Jarell Quansah, Loic Badé, Edmond Tapsoba, Lucas Vázquez, Robert Andrich, Equi Fernández, Alejandro Grimaldo, Malik Tillman, Eliesse Ben Seghir, Patrik Schick
Key events
- 9' · Goal · Jordan Larsson (FC Copenhagen)
- 33' · Yellow card · Marcos López (FC Copenhagen)
- 44' · Yellow card · Pantelis Hatzidiakos (FC Copenhagen)
- 51' · Substitution · Aleix García for Equi Fernández (Bayer Leverkusen)
- 51' · Substitution · Ibrahim Maza for Malik Tillman (Bayer Leverkusen)
- 53' · Yellow card · Thomas Delaney (FC Copenhagen)
- 55' · Substitution · Mads Madsen for Thomas Delaney (FC Copenhagen)
- 62' · Yellow card · Lucas Vázquez (Bayer Leverkusen)
- 67' · Substitution · Ernest Poku for Eliesse Ben Seghir (Bayer Leverkusen)
- 67' · Substitution · Claudio Echeverri for Loic Badé (Bayer Leverkusen)
- 69' · Substitution · Viktor Claesson for Youssoufa Moukoko (FC Copenhagen)
- 79' · Substitution · Yoram Zague for Jordan Larsson (FC Copenhagen)
- 79' · Substitution · Robert for Elias Achouri (FC Copenhagen)
- 82' · Goal · Alejandro Grimaldo (Bayer Leverkusen)
- 87' · Goal · Robert (FC Copenhagen)
- 88' · Substitution · Christian Kofane for Robert Andrich (Bayer Leverkusen)
- 89' · Yellow card · Edmond Tapsoba (Bayer Leverkusen)
- 90'+1 · Goal · Pantelis Hatzidiakos (Bayer Leverkusen)
All-time head-to-head
Questions
Who won FC Copenhagen vs Bayer Leverkusen?
The match was a draw, 2-2 (Champions League) on Thu, 18 Sept 2025.
When and where is FC Copenhagen vs Bayer Leverkusen?
Thu, 18 Sept 2025, 16:45 UTC at Parken, København, Champions League.