UEFA Champions League Round of 16
Arsenal 2 - 0 FT Bayer Leverkusen
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
36' E. Eze (L. Trossard)
HT
E. Palacios 46'
↓ M. Terrier ↑M. Tillman 60'
↓ E. Poku ↑M. Culbreath 60'
63' D. Rice
68' ↓ M. Zubimendi ↑C. Norgaard
69' ↓ B. White ↑C. Mosquera
69' ↓ L. Trossard ↑G. Martinelli
69' ↓ E. Eze ↑K. Havertz
↓ E. Palacios ↑P. Schick 70'
↓ R. Andrich ↑E. Fernandez 83'
90' ↓ V. Gyokeres ↑M. Lewis-Skelly
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Arsenal
Goalkeepers
David Raya 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Ben White 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
William Saliba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gabriel Magalhães 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
90%
Duel Win %
Piero Hincapié
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Martín Zubimendi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
Declan Rice 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Bukayo Saka 
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
0
Assists
28%
Pass Acc
Eberechi Eze
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Leandro Trossard 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6.3
Rating
Forwards
Viktor Gyökeres 
NPC
90
Minutes
90
Minutes
12%
Pass Acc
6.9
Rating
BENCH
Kepa Arrizabalaga 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Khari Ranson
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Cristhian Mosquera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Riccardo Calafiori
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Myles Lewis-Skelly
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
4
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Christian Nørgaard
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Max Dowman
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gabriel Martinelli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kai Havertz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Noni Madueke
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gabriel Jesus
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bayer Leverkusen
Goalkeepers
Janis Blaswich 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
2
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Jarell Quansah
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Robert Andrich
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Edmond Tapsoba
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Midfielders
Ernest Poku
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
Exequiel Palacios
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
70
Entry
Aleix García 
MAGNET
94
Activity
94
Activity
89
Passes
5
Duels
Alejandro Grimaldo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Martin Terrier
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
Ibrahim Maza
MAGNET
48
Activity
48
Activity
38
Passes
10
Duels
Christian Kofane
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
BENCH
Jonas Omlin
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Niklas Lomb
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Tim Oermann
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Axel Tape
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Malik Tillman
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
34
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Montrell Culbreath
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
34
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ezequiel Fernández
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jonas Hofmann
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Patrik Schick
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/11/2026 | Bayer Leverkusen | 1 - 1 | Arsenal | UEFA Champions League | BayArena |
| 08/07/2024 | Arsenal | 4 - 1 | Bayer Leverkusen | Friendlies Clubs | Emirates Stadium |
03/11/2026
08/07/2024
Arsenal Win
Bayer Leverkusen Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Arsenal Smash Through to the Quarter-Finals
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 32/100. A ruthless display of counter-punching efficiency saw Arsenal overcome a stubborn aggregate deadlock to book their quarter-final ticket.
Breaking the Aggregate Deadlock
A 1-1 first-leg draw in Germany set the stage for a tense survival battle at Emirates Stadium. Bayer Leverkusen arrived with a clear tactical blueprint, patiently circulating the ball and eventually securing controlled possession at 58%. However, sterile possession means nothing on a night where the Stakes demand survival. Arsenal absorbed the early pressure and unleashed a storm on the counter-attack. The sheer Intensity of their offensive transitions was staggering, turning the penalty area into a shooting gallery. Despite the heroic efforts of Janis Blaswich, who faced a relentless barrage from the hosts, the dam finally broke in the 36th minute. L. Trossard intelligently picked out E. Eze, who clinically dispatched the opener to put the hosts ahead on the night and in the tie.
Rice Shuts the Door
Trailing 2-1 on aggregate, the German outfit had to respond, but their modest attacking output yielded a paltry two shots on target all evening. The Balance of power shifted entirely midway through the second half. Bukayo Saka was an absolute torment on the flanks, carving open spaces and delivering five key passes to keep the visitors permanently pinned back. The fatal blow landed right on the 63rd minute. D. Rice found himself in a pocket of space and made no mistake, doubling the advantage and effectively ending the contest. Any lingering hopes of a dramatic away comeback evaporated instantly, as a disciplined defensive unit—anchored brilliantly by Piero Hincapié—snuffed out the remaining passing lanes with ruthless efficiency.
Quarter-Finals Secured
At the final whistle, the scoreboard perfectly reflected Arsenal's superiority in the final third. They peppered the goal with 12 shots on target, exposing the visitors' defensive frailties. While the visitors controlled the tempo in midfield, they entirely lacked the incisive edge required for a massive European away fixture. Blaswich deserves immense credit for his ten vital saves; without his unbelievable reflexes, this could have been a humiliation rather than a competitive exit. The Upset factor was completely neutralized by a mature, highly professional home performance. Arsenal march into the quarter-finals carrying a commanding five-match winning streak, looking every bit like genuine contenders for the ultimate continental prize.
Key Questions
What made Janis Blaswich the Man of the Match?
Despite the defeat, the Leverkusen goalkeeper produced an astonishing ten saves to keep the aggregate score respectable under a massive bombardment.
What does this mean for Arsenal's season?
Advancing past this crucial knockout tie cements their status as serious European contenders, extending their winning streak and building massive momentum.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Winner Takes All in North London
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 63/100. With the aggregate score deadlocked, this Champions League decider promises maximum tension as one European heavyweight will be sent packing.
The Setup
Everything is on the line at Emirates Stadium. Following a grueling 1-1 draw in the first leg where Robert Andrich and Kai Havertz traded blows, a quarter-final ticket awaits the victor. Arsenal return home wielding an intimidating Form rating, backed by a flawless five-match winning streak. Their home fortress has been absolutely impenetrable during this continental campaign. However, Bayer Leverkusen boast a tactical setup that thrives on the road. The German side brings a fascinating Balance of resilient defending and sharp counter-attacks, proving they are capable of upsetting the odds anywhere in Europe. The Stakes could not be higher; there are no second chances in this knockout crucible, and every tactical mistake will be brutally punished.
Key Battle
The flanks will completely dictate the flow of this tie. Noni Madueke has been an absolute terror on the wing for the hosts, twisting defenders inside out all season. He faces a stern test against Alejandro Grimaldo. If Grimaldo can pin his man back and deliver his trademark dangerous service from the left, Leverkusen can silence the raucous home crowd. But if Madueke finds space to isolate his marker, the visitors are in deep trouble.
Our Prediction
Expect a cagey, nervous opening half before the superior Stars in the home lineup impose their will on the contest. Arsenal's attacking depth and relentless pressure will eventually break Leverkusen's stubborn resistance late in the second half. Our take is a tight 2-1 victory for the Gunners, booking their spot in the next round and keeping their European dreams alive.