Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs VfL Wolfsburg
BayArena
M. Petersen
2025/2026
Match Report
Bayer Leverkusen produced a remarkable second-half comeback to demolish Wolfsburg 6-3 at the BayArena. Trailing 1-3 after a chaotic opening 38 minutes, the hosts flipped the script with four unanswered goals after the break.
Jonas Wind (16'), Joakim Maehle (31') and a Christian Eriksen penalty (38') had the visitors dreaming of a shock result. But Alex Grimaldo kept Leverkusen in it with a penalty and a fine finish before the interval (30', 44'), sending the teams in at 2-3.
The second half was all Leverkusen. Patrik Schick levelled from the spot (53') before Edmond Tapsoba (68') and Ibrahim Maza (72') put the hosts firmly in command. Malik Tillman completed the rout deep in stoppage time (90+6').
The win lifts Leverkusen to 49 points in sixth, keeping their European hopes firmly alive. For Wolfsburg, stuck in 17th on just 21 points, the second-half collapse deepens a relegation crisis that shows no sign of easing.
Match Events
16'
29'
J. Maehle(Foul)
30'
31'
37'
E. Tapsoba(Tripping)
38'
38'
D. Hecking
44'
46'
53'
55'
66'
68'
71'
D. Vavro(Tripping)
72'
K. Hjulmand
73'
81'
81'
82'
88'
90+6'
16'
29'
J. Maehle(Foul)
30'
31'
(Tripping)E. Tapsoba
37'
38'
38'
D. Hecking
44'
53'
55'
66'
68'
71'
D. Vavro(Tripping)
K. Hjulmand
72'
73'
81'
81'
82'
88'
90+6'
Standings
| # | W | D | L | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 15 | 7 | 8 | +19 | 52 |
| 17 | VfL Wolfsburg | 6 | 6 | 18 | -25 | 24 |
Statistics
69%Possession31%
24Shots11
11Shots on Target5
12Corners2
8Fouls11
2Offsides1
1Yellow Cards3
622Passes282
2Saves5
Injuries & Suspensions
Head to Head
28
Bayer 04 Leverkusen wins
11
Draws
20
VfL Wolfsburg wins
Goals: 109 - 89
