UEFA Champions League League Stage - 6
Bayer Leverkusen 2 - 2 FT Newcastle
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
13' Bruno Guimaraes (R. Andrich)
Malick Thiaw 21'
HT
46' ↓ P. Schick ↑C. M. Kofane
47' Ernest Poku
51' Aleix García
A. Gordon (A. Gordon) 51'
↓ Joelinton ↑L. Miley 60'
71' ↓ E. Poku ↑N. Tella
L. Miley (A. Gordon) 74'
↓ H. Barnes ↑J. Murphy 78'
Aaron Ramsdale 82'
85' ↓ M. Tillman ↑C. Echeverri
88' A. Grimaldo (I. Maza)
90' ↓ Arthur ↑L. Bade
↓ N. Woltemade ↑Y. Wissa 90'+3
↓ A. Gordon ↑J. Ramsey 90'+3
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Bayer Leverkusen
Goalkeepers
M. Flekken 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
6.2
Rating
Defenders
J. Quansah 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
R. Andrich 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Tapsoba
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Arthur 
NPC
89
Minutes
89
Minutes
15%
Pass Acc
6.2
Rating
I. Maza 
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
A. Garcia 
MAGNET
83
Activity
83
Activity
81
Passes
2
Duels
A. Grimaldo 
CLUTCH HERO
88
Goal Time
88
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
8
Rating
Forwards
M. Tillman
LATE SHIFT
5
Late Mins
5
Late Mins
85
Total Mins
85
Entry
E. Poku
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
P. Schick
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
BENCH
J. Blaswich 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
N. Lomb
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
L. Bade
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Tape
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Belocian
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Echeverri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Ben Seghir
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Tella
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. M. Kofane
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Newcastle
Goalkeepers
A. Ramsdale
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
V. Livramento
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Thiaw
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
D. Burn 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
75%
Duel Win %
L. Hall 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
S. Tonali
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bruno Guimaraes
FRIENDLY FIRE
Own Goal
Mistake
Own Goal
Mistake
3
Fouls
7
Rating
Joelinton
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
Forwards
H. Barnes
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
78
Entry
N. Woltemade
NPC
89
Minutes
89
Minutes
6%
Pass Acc
6.9
Rating
A. Gordon 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
M. Thompson
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
F. Schar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Murphy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Murphy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Willock
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Ramsey
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Miley 
SUPER SUB
1
Goal
1
Goal
30
Minutes
7.3
Rating
Y. Wissa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Elanga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Harrison
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
League Standings
P: 6 GD: +16
P: 6 GD: +11
P: 6 GD: +11
P: 6 GD: +6
P: 6 GD: +2
P: 6 GD: +8
P: 6 GD: +6
P: 6 GD: +3
P: 6 GD: +3
P: 6 GD: +6
P: 6 GD: +6
P: 6 GD: +7
P: 6 GD: +5
P: 6 GD: +4
P: 6 GD: +3
P: 6 GD: +3
P: 6 GD: +2
P: 6 GD: 0
P: 6 GD: -1
P: 6 GD: -2
P: 6 GD: +4
P: 6 GD: -3
P: 6 GD: -5
P: 6 GD: -6
P: 6 GD: -2
P: 6 GD: -5
P: 6 GD: -8
P: 6 GD: -5
P: 6 GD: -7
P: 6 GD: -8
P: 6 GD: -8
P: 6 GD: -4
P: 6 GD: -9
P: 6 GD: -13
P: 6 GD: -9
League Standings
P: 8 GD: +19
P: 8 GD: +14
P: 8 GD: +12
P: 8 GD: +10
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +7
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +9
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +10
P: 8 GD: +10
P: 8 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: +2
P: 8 GD: 0
P: 8 GD: -1
P: 8 GD: +2
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -8
P: 8 GD: -1
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -3
P: 8 GD: -3
P: 8 GD: -9
P: 8 GD: 0
P: 8 GD: -5
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -9
P: 8 GD: -13
P: 8 GD: -11
P: 8 GD: -14
P: 8 GD: -13
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Newcastle's Resilience Rewarded in BayArena Stalemate
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 54/100. When Newcastle trailed 2-1 heading into the final stretch, this looked like a Champions League night to forget—until Anthony Gordon orchestrated a remarkable comeback that left both benches stunned.
Gordon's Masterclass Turns the Tide
The intensity was suffocating from the opening whistle at BayArena. Bayer Leverkusen struck first through catastrophe: Bruno Guimaraes turned the ball into his own net in the 13th minute after pressure from R. Andrich. The German side should have buried Newcastle there. Instead, Gordon emerged as the Magpies' avenging angel. His 51st-minute finish levelled matters, then his assist for L. Miley in the 74th minute gave Newcastle their first lead of the evening. The winger's balance between defensive work and attacking thrust—1 goal, 1 assist, 1 key pass—defined a performance that transcended the stat sheet.
Grimaldo's Late Leveller Denies Victory
But Leverkusen refused to wilt. Alejandro Grimaldo crashed home in the 88th minute, courtesy of I. Maza's assist, to salvage a point that felt like theft. Grimaldo's intervention—his 4 key passes orchestrated Leverkusen's midfield control—proved that the German side's intensity never relented, even when Newcastle's stakes seemed highest. The final whistle brought relief to neither dugout: Newcastle escaped defeat but failed to capitalize on Gordon's brilliance, while Leverkusen's defensive fragility (2 goals conceded from limited shots on target) exposed structural vulnerabilities in their Champions League campaign.
Ramsdale's Wall Holds the Line
Aaron Ramsdale proved the difference-maker between devastation and redemption. His 6 saves—including critical stops in the second half when Leverkusen pressed relentlessly—kept Newcastle in the contest when balance had shifted decisively. Leverkusen's 17 shots (7 on target) should have yielded more than 2 goals, but Ramsdale's positioning and reflexes denied them the victory their dominance threatened. The draw leaves both teams with unfinished business: Newcastle (10 points, 6 games) remains in a precarious position, while Leverkusen (9 points) cannot afford another stumble in their European ambitions.
Key Questions
Who was Newcastle's standout performer?
Anthony Gordon dominated with a goal, assist, and relentless pressing. His 8.3 rating reflected complete control of Newcastle's attacking threat.
Why couldn't Leverkusen convert their dominance?
Aaron Ramsdale's 6 saves and Newcastle's defensive discipline neutralized Leverkusen's 17-shot barrage. Clinical finishing eluded them until too late.
What does this result mean for both teams?
Newcastle salvages a point but must improve away from home. Leverkusen drops two points despite territorial dominance—a concerning pattern.
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.
Survival at the BayArena: A Desperate Continental Crossroads
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 39/100. While the technical quality may have dipped this season, the sheer desperation of two sides clinging to their Champions League lives makes this a tense, high-pressure affair.
The Setup
As the league stage enters its critical final phase, Bayer Leverkusen find themselves in the unfamiliar territory of a Stakes-heavy scrap for survival. Currently sitting 20th in the table, the German side has struggled to replicate the invincible aura of previous campaigns. Their Form has been a mixed bag of draws and narrow defeats, leaving them vulnerable at the BayArena. Conversely, Newcastle arrive in 12th place, buoyed by a recent string of domestic wins but remains haunted by defensive inconsistencies that have plagued their European away days. For the Magpies, this is about consolidating their mid-table security, while for Leverkusen, it is a fight against a premature exit.
Key Battle
With no clear individual standout dominating the headlines, the match will be decided by the tactical Balance in the center of the pitch. Leverkusen’s midfield, led by the creative vision of Florian Wirtz, must find a way to break through a Newcastle block that has become increasingly resilient. The Magpies will look to exploit the transition, using the physical presence of Alexander Isak to bully a Leverkusen backline that has conceded 12 goals in six matches. It is a classic clash of Bundesliga patience versus Premier League intensity.
Our Prediction
Given the 50-point rating, this isn't a match for the purists. Expect a cagey, nervous start where neither side wants to commit too many bodies forward. Leverkusen will dominate possession but struggle to find the finishing touch, while Newcastle will be content to play for the draw that keeps them well above the drop zone. We foresee a 1-1 stalemate that leaves both managers frustrated but still technically in the hunt.