UEFA Champions League League Stage - 8
Bayer Leverkusen 3 - 0 FT Villarreal
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
12' M. Tillman
35' M. Tillman (P. Schick)
P. Navarro 45'+1
HT
↓ T. Partey ↑G. Mikautadze 46'
↓ T. Buchanan ↑H. Lopez 46'
R. Marin 52'
N. Pepe 56'
57' A. Grimaldo (Lucas)
62' ↓ Lucas ↑Arthur
62' ↓ P. Schick ↑C. Kofane
↓ A. Diatta ↑D. Parejo 65'
↓ N. Pepe ↑D. Budesca 69'
70' ↓ I. Maza ↑E. Poku
70' ↓ A. Garcia ↑E. Palacios
↓ S. Comesana ↑P. Gueye 82'
89' ↓ A. Grimaldo ↑E. Tapsoba
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Bayer Leverkusen
Goalkeepers
Janis Blaswich 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
88
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Jarell Quansah 
MAGNET
86
Activity
86
Activity
83
Passes
3
Duels
Robert Andrich
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
88
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Loïc Badé 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
6
Tackles
70%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Lucas Vázquez 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.9
Rating
Ezequiel Fernández
MAGNET
114
Activity
114
Activity
106
Passes
8
Duels
Aleix García
MAGNET
107
Activity
107
Activity
102
Passes
5
Duels
Alejandro Grimaldo 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Forwards
Malik Tillman 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
2
On Target
9.6
Rating
Ibrahim Maza
MAGNET
60
Activity
60
Activity
43
Passes
17
Duels
Patrik Schick
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6.3
Rating
BENCH
Jonas Omlin 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Niklas Lomb
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Arthur
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Edmond Tapsoba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Axel Tape
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Exequiel Palacios
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Montrell Culbreath
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Christian Kofane
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ernest Poku
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Villarreal
Goalkeepers
Arnau Tenas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
88
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Pau Navarro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
88
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rafa Marín
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
62%
Duel Win %
Renato Veiga 
SWEEPER
6
Cleanups
6
Cleanups
4
Interceptions
2
Blocks
Sergi Cardona
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
88
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Tajon Buchanan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Santi Comesaña
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
82
Entry
Thomas Partey
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Alassane Diatta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
Forwards
Tani Oluwaseyi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
88
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nicolas Pépé
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
BENCH
Luiz Júnior
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Diego Conde
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Daniel Budesca
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alfonso Pedraza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dani Parejo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alberto Moleiro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pape Gueye
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hugo Lopez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
43
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Georges Mikautadze
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
43
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gerard Moreno
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/03/2016 | Bayer Leverkusen | 0 - 0 | Villarreal | UEFA Europa League | BayArena |
| 10/03/2016 | Villarreal | 2 - 0 | Bayer Leverkusen | UEFA Europa League | Camp El Madrigal |
17/03/2016
10/03/2016
Bayer Leverkusen Win
Villarreal Win
Draw
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
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
Tillman's Clinical Double Powers Leverkusen Past Villarreal
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 31/100. Bayer Leverkusen delivered a dominant European performance to brush aside a winless Villarreal, securing three vital points in their pursuit of the Champions League knockout stages.
Opening Act
The match at the BayArena commenced with a display of total authority as Bayer Leverkusen immediately seized control of the narrative. Facing a Villarreal side struggling for form, the hosts established a high-intensity rhythm that pushed the visitors deep into their own territory. The Stakes were evident for Leverkusen, who sought to solidify their standing in the 16th position of the league phase. In the 12th minute, the pressure told; Malik Tillman found space inside the box to drill a low finish past the keeper, igniting the home crowd. This early breakthrough was the product of a dominated possession strategy, with Ibrahim Maza pulling the strings in the final third. Villarreal’s defensive shape was stretched thin as they struggled to track the movement of the Leverkusen front line, setting a tone of relentless pressure.
The Pivot
The definitive turning point arrived ten minutes before the interval, effectively draining the competitive Balance from the encounter. In the 35th minute, P. Schick showcased his vision, delivering a perfectly weighted assist for Malik Tillman to secure his second of the night. This hero_brace was more than just a statistical milestone; it was a psychological blow that shattered Villarreal's resolve. The visitors, currently languishing in 35th place with zero wins this campaign, lacked the tactical Intensity to respond. Leverkusen’s attacking_siege was relentless, characterized by 15 shots that tested the visitors' structure at every opportunity. While the Spanish side attempted to stem the tide with physical play, committing fourteen fouls, they could not disrupt the technical masterclass being performed by the German outfit, who looked a class apart in every department.
Resolution
The second half served as a victory lap for the hosts, who maintained their Intensity despite the comfortable cushion. The final blow landed in the 57th minute when Alejandro Grimaldo connected with a pass from Lucas to make it 3-0, effectively ending the contest as a sporting spectacle. Leverkusen’s passing was exceptionally crisp, completing 707 accurate passes with a 93% success rate, ensuring Villarreal never had the opportunity to mount a meaningful attack. For the visitors, the match ended in frustration, illustrated by three yellow cards and a mere two shots on target. The result leaves Villarreal in a perilous position at the bottom of the standings, while Leverkusen’s clinical Balance sees them move to 12 points. This performance reinforces the hosts' knockout credentials, having dismantled their opponents with both flair and strategic discipline.
Key Questions
What made Malik Tillman the Man of the Match?
Tillman’s clinical finishing was the difference, as he scored two decisive first-half goals and recorded a match-high 9.6 rating to lead Leverkusen to victory.
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.
A High-Stakes Collision at the BayArena
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 45/100. This is a survival clash where Leverkusen aim to secure their playoff spot while Villarreal fight to avoid a winless exit from the league stage.
The Setup
As the league stage reaches its climax, Bayer Leverkusen find themselves in 20th place, hovering dangerously close to the playoff cutoff line. Their Stakes couldn't be higher; despite a solid Balance in their squad, they have yet to register a home win in this European campaign. They face a Villarreal side currently anchored to 35th place with just a single point. The Spanish visitors are enduring a dismal Form, having suffered five consecutive defeats. With both teams conceding heavily this season—averaging over five combined goals against per match—the BayArena is primed for a chaotic, offensive encounter.
Key Battle
The tactical heart of this match lies in the transition. Leverkusen’s high defensive line, marshalled by P. Hincapié and E. Tapsoba, will look to squeeze the pitch and trigger rapid turnovers. Villarreal’s challenge is to find a way through this pressure using the creativity of Yeremy Pino. If the visitors cannot establish a Balance between defensive structure and counter-attacking speed, they risk being overwhelmed by Leverkusen’s relentless width and the individual Stars at Xabi Alonso's disposal.
Our Prediction
Leverkusen’s quality in the final third should eventually break down a fragile Villarreal defense. While the visitors might find joy on the break through G. Mikautadze, the hosts possess too much firepower. Expect a high-scoring affair where Leverkusen’s wing-backs dominate the half-spaces, resulting in a 3-1 victory for the German side that secures their path toward the knockout rounds.