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Full-time
90'
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Full-time: Leverkusen 0-2 Bremen
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90'
+ 5
Points wrapped up
A quite incredible result is loading here at the BayArena as Njinmah runs clear lashes home in stoppage-time to make it 2-0.
90'
+ 4
Substitution
Goal probability 
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Shot speed
Shot speed
Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
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Six minutes added on
Bremen are nearly there.
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Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
84'
Time running out
Can Leverkusen produce the kind of late turnaround that was synonymous with last season's title win?
80'
Should probably be level
xGoals
The xGoals value of a club is calculated from the sum of all goal probabilities (goals and shots on goal) of that team. During a match, it’s easy to see whether the club is performing better than expected (goals > xGoals) - or maybe even higher (xGoals > goals).
xGoals
0
1.14
1.16
1
Goals
78'
Over from Tah
The Leverkusen centre-back has a crack at goal but can only send his effort over the bar. Leverkusen are going forward relentlessly but Bremen are holding firm. Feels like a big finish is in store here.
78'
Substitution
78'
Substitution
75'
Great save
Leverkusen have kicked up a gear and Palacios looks to bend one into the far corner but is denied by Zetterer's flying save.
73'
Opportunity there for Leverkusen
News has just broken around the ground that Bayern are behind to Bochum and the intensity has rocketed. Leverkusen could reduce the gap to Bayern to five points if they win and the current leaders lose. They need to improve quickly to do that, however.
71'
Big chance
Brilliant from Adli as he beats his man and crosses for Schick but the big man can't get on the end of the cross.
69'
Substitution
Real concern for Leverkusen
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65'
Goal disallowed!
A second Bremen goal is ruled out as Burke rounds the 'keeper and taps into an empty net but sees the offside flag raised as he turns over his shoulder in celebration. Currently, it only looks like one team is going to win this and it's Werder.
65'
Substitution
62'
Leverkusen hopes dwindling...
Leverkusen hopes dwindling...
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69.3 %
Now
23.3 %
59'
Grimaldo on for Wirtz
Leverkusen had to wait five minutes to make the change but they get there in the end. It's not one they wanted to make, with Wirtz hobbling off down the tunnel and replaced by Grimaldo. Not a good sight if you're a Leverkusen fan.
59'
Substitution
54'
Wirtz struggling
He's only been on the pitch for eight minutes but Wirtz's day might be done. He's receiving treatment after the foul from Weiser.
53'
Suspension for Weiser
Weiser is booked for a foul on Wirtz and he'll miss their next game as it's a fifth of the campaign for the former Leverkusen man.
51'
Werder on top
Once again the Leverkusen defence is sleepy, with Bremen pouncing on the ball and crafting out a good ball into the box. It's Weiser with the delivery again and Leverkusen have to concede a corner, which they clear easily in the end.
46'
Wirtz on for the hosts
Alonso has reached into his deck at the break, with Wirtz, Mukiele and Palacios all brought on for the second-half. Buendía, Tapsoba and Xhaka make way.
Kick-off!
Half-time: Leverkusen 0-1 Bremen
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Substitution
45'
+ 4
Substitution
45'
+ 4
Substitution
Half-time
45'
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Off the bar!
Leverkusen are so close to finding the equaliser as García's free-kick thuds against the crossbar. A great effort but the hosts still trail.
44'
Free-kick on the edge of the box
A chance for Leverkusen...
43'
Veljković back on
The Werder man is fine to continue and we're underway once more.
40'
Veljković receives treatment
The big man clashes heads as he goes up for a header and is getting checked on, which means we have a slight break in play. Hopefully he's okay.
37'
Stubborn Werder
Leverkusen are bossing possession but Werder have run more, made more sprints and taken their big early chance to put themselves in front. Their defence has been superb so far, keeping Leverkusen at arm's length.
31'
Goal ruled out!
Werder have the ball in the back of the net but Veljković is just offside before lashing home from close range. Leverkusen were again sleeping in defence there.
30'
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
How Schmid made it 1-0
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28'
Wide from Schick
Leverkusen finally look like they're getting going as Tella tees up Schick but his left-footed strike ends up wide of the goal. Better from the hosts.
26'
Great ball García
Leverkusen are finally able to pose a threat to Werder but the ball is whipped away from Buendía just as he looks set to meet García's teasing cross.
22'
Schick booked
Some frustration seeping in here as Schick slides in late and receives a booking. He immediately reprimands his teammates, trying to instil a bit more fight. They've been off the pace so far.
21'
Leverkusen are yet to have a shot
xGoals
The xGoals value of a club is calculated from the sum of all goal probabilities (goals and shots on goal) of that team. During a match, it’s easy to see whether the club is performing better than expected (goals > xGoals) - or maybe even higher (xGoals > goals).
xGoals
0
0.0
0.8
1
Goals
18'
First booking
Lynen goes flying through the back of his man and is shown a yellow card for his troubles.
16'
Blunt Bayer
The hosts are struggling to create anything in front of goal so far, with the Werder defence holding firm. Leverkusen have had loads of the ball but not looked threatening with it.
8'
1-0 Werder!
We were just saying that Werder are pressing high, and well, and that's how they take the lead. Leverkusen are sloppy at the back and Werder pounce, Schmid converting from close range to give the visitors the lead.
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
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Committed from Werder
4'
Bright start from Leverkusen
The hosts have dominated the ball in the early stages, but without crafting a first chance on goal just yet.
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Off we go!
We're up and running at the BayArena...
Kick-off!
More on Leverkusen's team
There's significant rotation from Xabi Alonso, with Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimping and Victor Boniface among those rested ahead of Die Werkself's last 16 second-leg meeting with Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday. Emi Buendía is first among those with a rare chance to shine.
More on Bremen's team
Defender Anthony Jung comes in for Niklas Stark, who injured his knee in last Saturday's 2-1 loss to Wolfsburg. There are fresh legs in midfield with Romano Schmid replacing Leonardo Bittencourt, who drops to the bench. It's otherwise as you were.
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Leverkusen starting line-up
Hrádecký - Tapsoba, Tah (c), Hermoso - Arthur, Xhaka, García, Tella - Buendía, Adli - Schick
Leverkusen subs
Kovář, Hincapié, Grimaldo, Mukiele, Frimpong, Wirtz, Palacios, Sarco, Boniface
Bremen starting line-up
Zetterer - Pieper, Veljković (c), Jung - Weiser, Lynen, Stage, Agu - Schmid, Burke - Silva
Bremen subs
Backhaus, Köhn, Malatini, Kaboré, Bittencourt, Alvero, Njinmah, Grüll, Topp
Xabi Alonso on facing Werder
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Ole Werner on facing Leverkusen
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Tough times for Werder
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Leverkusen on a tear
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Probable line-ups
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