Bayer - Karabakh - 5:1. Europa League. Match review, statistics

On 26 October one of the matches of the Europa League on football took place. Bayer (Leverkusen) and Karabakh (Azerbaijan) met.

Байер - Карабах - 5:1. Лига Европы. Обзор матча, статистика

Europa League

Bayer (Leverkusen ) - Karabakh (Azerbaijan ) - 5:1 (3:1)
Goals: Wirtz (5), Grimaldo (29), V. Bonifacius (35), Grimaldo (55), Edmond Tapsoba (58) - Toral Bayramov (16).

Warnings: Wirtz (15), Leandro Andrade (19), R. Andric (43), Júlio Romão (45+1), Elvin Jafarkuliev (79).

Review of the match Bayer - Karabakh:

Bayer Leverkusen defeat Qarabag in UEFA Europa League match at BayArena Stadium In a thrilling UEFA Europa League match at BayArena Stadium, Bayer Leverkusen claimed a convincing victory over Qarabag. With an impressive 3-1 scoreline at half-time, the German team continued to dominate the second half and eventually secured a convincing 5-1 victory. The match started with both teams eager for a win. Bayer Leverkusen wasted no time in taking the lead five minutes into the match. Florian Wirtz showed his skill and accuracy with an accurate shot on goal. This first goal stunned the Karabakh players and set the tone for the rest of the match. However, Karabakh did not give up so easily. Eleven minutes later, Bayer Leverkusen's Wirtz found himself in the referee's book, receiving a yellow card. This was a turning point for Karabakh as a penalty was awarded in the 16th minute. Karabakh's Tural Bayramov coolly converted the penalty, silencing the spectators for a moment and levelling the score. Bayer Leverkusen quickly regained their composure and took control of the game again. With relentless attacks, they added two more goals to their tally. In the 29th minute, Alejandro Grimaldo scored, showing his predatory flair for goal. Six minutes later, Wiese Boniface further increased Bayer Leverkusen's lead, leaving the Karabakh defence in disarray. As tension mounted, the referee showed yellow cards to both teams.

Both Leverkusen's Robert Andric and Karabakh's Leandro Andrade received warnings. With the score 3:1 in favour of Bayer Leverkusen, the teams went to the break. The second half went in a similar vein, with Bayer Leverkusen continuing to dominate the game. In the 55th minute Grimaldo once again showed his scoring prowess, hitting the goal line for the second time. In the 58th minute, Edmond Tapsoba struck a powerful shot, leaving the Karabakh goalkeeper helpless. Both teams made substitutions, trying to change the dynamics of the game. Bayer Leverkusen added Granit Xhaka and Ezequiel Palacios, while Patrik Schick replaced Bonifacius, who scored. There were also changes in the Qarabag line-up, with Muamer Siliki and Pero Andrade taking the field, while Eldar Kafarkuliev received a yellow card in the final minutes of the match, underlining their frustration at the game slipping away from their grasp. Leverkusen made their fifth and final substitution, replacing Grimaldo with Gustavo Puerta. Qarabag also introduced Abdelhakim Zoubir into the game, hoping to capitalise on his performance. After the final whistle, Bayer Leverkusen celebrated an emphatic 5-1 victory, leaving their fans ecstatic. The German team's dominant performance demonstrated their potential as a serious contender in the UEFA Europa League, while Qarabag will be left pondering the reasons for their defeat. A thrilling match at the BayArena demonstrated the magic of football, and Bayer Leverkusen came out of it a deserved winner. This willful victory not only lifted the mood of the spectators, but also served as a serious signal for the rivals in the tournament.

In the next round the following matches await the rivals: Qarabag - Bayer, Qarabag - Bayer.

Байер - Карабах - 5:1. Лига Европы. Обзор матча, статистика

Statistics of the match Bayer - Karabakh: