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29 %Alejandro Grimaldo
Full-time: Leverkusen 2-0 Freiburg
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Full-time
90'
+ 1
Into stoppage time
The fourth official has indicated three additional minutes.
90'
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.
88'
Time running out
Freiburg push bodies forward as they go in search of a goal, but it's getting too little too late for the visitors, who have struggled to assert their usual dominant selves this afternoon.
86'
Two more changes
Ben Seghir replaces goalscorer Poku, while Grifo comes on for Freiburg.
85'
Substitution
85'
Substitution
80'
Dominant performance
Leverkusen are 10 minutes away from extending their winning streak to four in the Bundesliga under Hjulmand.
77'
Double change for Leverkusen
It's another double change for the hosts with Schick and Belocian replacing Kofane and Quansah - the latter of which is returning from injury.
77'
Substitution
77'
Substitution
77'
Substitution
75'
Sending off
Lienhart is shown a second yellow card for a late challenge on Maza to compile further misery on the visitors.
72'
Leverkusen in control
Possession (%)
6139
69'
Double substitution
As Freiburg search for a way back into the game, Matanović replaces Manzambi while there's also a change defensively with Rosenfelder coming on for Kübler.
68'
Like for like changes
Maza and Andrich enter the fray for the hosts with Hofmann and Fernández replaced.
67'
Substitution
67'
Substitution
67'
Substitution
67'
Substitution
66'
Goal threat
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
2
2.0
0.5
0
Goals
64'
Win Probability
Win Probability
This Match Fact documents significant changes in the probability of victory for both teams during the course of the match. The value is based on actual match play and incorporates existing Match Facts such as Expected Goals, Skill and Set-Piece Dange
0'
57 %
Now
96.3 %
58'
Leverkusen go close again
Grimaldo is at the heart of everything that Leverkusen create. The Spaniard plays in Kofane, who cuts inside onto his favoured right foot, fires his effort the wrong side of Atubolu's post.
54'
Huge chance!
García showcases excellent vision to see Poku run in behind. The Dutchman finds himself on the end of a superb long ball and forces Atubolu into an excellent save, but the rebound is fired wide from Arthur.
52'
Leverkusen at the double!
Grimaldo plays a short corner with García before setting the Spaniard up for a cross that's whipped in with his left foot, which is met by the head of Tapsoba who makes no mistake.
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.
50'
Pressure Handling
Pressure Handling
This Match Fact examines how successfully players perform under pressure. The percentage of "solved situations" indicates how often a player has freed himself from opponent pressure by dribbling, passing, scoring a goal or drawing a foul.
92%
%
Arthur
12 times under pressure
49'
Visitors probe for another goal
Grimaldo drives forward from a central position before laying the ball off for Poku, but the Dutchman's first touch is poor which takes him wide, but Leverkusen are able to earn themselves a corner.
48'
Agonisingly over!
Grimaldo, Fernández and García combine on the edge of Freiburg's penalty area, which results in the latter placing his effort just over Atubolu's crossbar.
47'
Change for Freiburg
Suzuki enters the fray for Freiburg in place of Adamu, which means Höler will move to his favoured position, leading the line for the visiting team.
46'
We go again
Leverkusen get the ball rolling.
Kick-off!
45'
+ 4
Substitution
Half-time: Leverkusen 1-0 Freiburg
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Half-time
45'
+ 1
Added time
The fourth official has indicated three additional minutes.
43'
Few chances for Freiburg
The visitors are slowly getting a feel of the ball again as they push for an equalising goal but they've yet to test Flekken in the Leverkusen goal since the opening exchanges.
40'
Wide from Scherhant
With Grifo on the bench, it was Scherhant who stepped up to take the resulting free-kick, but the youngster placed his effort wide of Flekken's left hand post.
39'
A first yellow for Leverkusen
After a poor first touch, García stretched for the loose ball but connected with Höler on the edge of the Leverkusen penalty area.
35'
Leverkusen dominate
Possession (%)
6139
31'
No handball
The ball bounced off Lienhart's hand in the penalty area, but VAR deemed the handball as unintentional. Play on.
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.
25'
A goal from nothing
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
1
0.3
0.29
0
Goals
Leverkusen break the deadlock
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22'
SituationGoal
ReviewPrevious handball?
DecisionGoal
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.
21'
Ball Recovery Time
Ball Recovery Time
Ball Recovery Time gives the time in seconds in which it takes a team to win back the ball following a loss of possession. It also allows conclusions to be drawn about a team's style of play. Only time when the ball is in play is counted (i.e. no breaks in play such as for goal-kicks, throw-ins etc).
17'
Atubolu tested
Grimaldo, who already has some sublime free-kicks to his name, forces Atubolu into a fine save to push the ball behind for a corner, which amounts to nothing.
15'
Grimaldo down
Lienhart is late on Grimaldo, catching the Spaniard just below the ankle. After a brief stoppage to receive treatment, he's back on his feet.
14'
Leverkusen growing in confidence
After an early scare, Leverkusen are settling into their possession based football, passing the ball comfortably around Freiburg's half as they control the game.
10'
Freiburg look for an early goal
Goal attempts
1off target
0on target
1off target
3on target
Kofane rises high
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5'
Almost a gift!
It's all Freiburg at the moment. They press high up in Leverkusen's defensive third, forcing Fernández into a loose pass which is intercepted by Adamu. The Freiburg forward unleashes a powerful left-footed shot which is deflected wide by Flekken.
3'
Over from Lienhart
The corner is taken by Scherhant and it's met by the head of Lienhart, who heads over.
3'
Early chance!
Scherhant looks confident on the ball, driving down Freiburg's left before cutting inside and firing his right-footed shot towards Flekken's goal, which goes behind for a corner.
1'
We're underway
Freiburg get the ball rolling in Leverkusen.
Kick-off!
0:20
Watch: Höler and Grifo inspect the pitch
0:09
Watch: BayArena ready for kick-off
Quansah returns
The Bayer Leverkusen defender, who had been ever present before his injury, starts again after missing his side's last two competitive fixtures.
Two changes for Leverkusen
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More on that Freiburg team
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Starting line-up: Bayer 04 Leverkusen
Starting line-up: Sport-Club Freiburg
Kasper Hjulmand on facing Freiburg
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Midweek blip
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Rest and prep
Following Freiburg's 2-0 win over Utrecht in the Europa League on Thursday, there will be no pre-match press conference involving head coach Julian Schuster.
Nose for goal intact
Despite Florian Wirtz's summer departure and Patrik Schick's injury, Leverkusen are this season's third-highest scorers (16 goals). Only Eintracht Frankfurt (19) and Bayern Munich (27) have registered more after seven games.
2:03
Previous meeting: Freiburg 2-2 Leverkusen
2:03
Last time out: Mainz 3-4 Leverkusen
2:03
Last time out: Freiburg 2-2 Frankfurt
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