Bayer 04 Leverkusen 1-2 Borussia Dortmund: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Bwin’s post-match review of Bayer 04 Leverkusen 1-2 Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga on Saturday, 29 November 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

Borussia Dortmund took an early grip on the game, with Nico Schlotterbeck picking up a yellow card in the 11th minute for a robust challenge, while Bayer 04 Leverkusen saw Malik Tillman and Edmond Tapsoba booked around the half-hour mark for tactical fouls. The visitors broke the deadlock in the 41st minute when A. Anselmino scored, assisted by D. Svensson, giving Dortmund a deserved lead after weathering Leverkusen’s possession dominance. The first half ended with Dortmund ahead, as Leverkusen’s high possession failed to yield clear chances.

The second half saw Julian Ryerson carded for Dortmund in the 54th minute, before substitutions began to influence play, with F. Silva coming on for S. Guirassy at 61 minutes and quickly assisting K. Adeyemi’s goal in the 65th minute to double the lead. Leverkusen responded with changes, including C. M. Kofane replacing P. Schick at 63 minutes, and later pulled one back in the 83rd minute through C. M. Kofane, assisted by I. Maza, amid a flurry of late yellow cards for both sides. Despite pushing hard in the closing stages with further substitutions like J. Quansah for R. Andrich and N. Tella for E. Poku at 88 minutes, Leverkusen couldn’t find an equaliser, allowing Dortmund to secure the 2-1 victory.

Bayer 04 Leverkusen dominated possession with 63% compared to Dortmund’s 37%, which translated into 10 corners against Dortmund’s 3 and a higher count of successful dribbles at 46 to 30, underscoring their control of the ball and ability to create attacking opportunities, though this didn’t fully convert into goals. The match was feisty, with Leverkusen receiving 3 yellow cards and Dortmund 4, reflecting intense midfield battles that disrupted rhythm without any red cards or yellow-reds issued, while both teams used all 5 substitutions—Leverkusen making key changes like C. Echeverri for J. Hofmann and M. Terrier for M. Tillman at 74 minutes to chase the game, and Dortmund introducing F. Silva for S. Guirassy at 61 minutes, who provided an assist shortly after. Dortmund edged the assist count at 2 to Leverkusen’s 1, highlighting their efficiency in transition, with no penalties taken or injury-time goals, ultimately helping them capitalise on fewer chances to clinch the win.

The game’s turning points centred on Dortmund’s clinical finishing, starting with A. Anselmino’s 41st-minute goal assisted by D. Svensson, which shifted momentum after a period of Leverkusen pressure. K. Adeyemi’s strike in the 65th minute, set up by substitute F. Silva just four minutes after he replaced S. Guirassy, extended the lead and put Leverkusen on the back foot. Leverkusen’s late response came via C. M. Kofane’s 83rd-minute goal assisted by I. Maza, following his substitution for P. Schick at 63 minutes, but despite further changes like Y. Couto replacing J. Ryerson and J. Bellingham for K. Adeyemi at 80 minutes for Dortmund to shore up defence, the hosts couldn’t overturn the deficit amid accumulating yellow cards, including Fábio Silva’s in the 82nd and Yan Couto’s in the 88th.

Bayer 04 Leverkusen lined up in a 3-4-2-1 formation, with a solid defensive base allowing midfielders like Aleix García to dictate play, while partnerships in attack focused on creating width through wing-backs and supporting the central forward.

Borussia Dortmund deployed a 3-4-2-1 shape, emphasising quick transitions with players like K. Adeyemi and A. Anselmino in advanced roles, bolstered by a compact midfield that effectively countered Leverkusen’s possession.

K. Adeyemi earned Man of the Match honours for his decisive 65th-minute goal and overall threat on the counter, combining pace with composure to help Dortmund secure the win despite Leverkusen’s territorial advantage.

Recent Bundesliga matches:

• Loss: 1-2 vs Borussia Dortmund (H)
• Win: 3-1 vs VfL Wolfsburg (A)
• Win: 6-0 vs Heidenheim (H)
• Loss: 0-3 vs FC Bayern München (A)
• Win: 2-0 vs SC Freiburg (H)

Recent Bundesliga matches:

• Win: 2-1 vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen (A)
• Draw: 3-3 vs VfB Stuttgart (H)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Hamburger SV (A)
• Win: 1-0 vs FC Augsburg (A)
• Win: 1-0 vs FC Köln (H)

Bayer 04 Leverkusen will look to bounce back from this 1-2 home defeat, where their possession dominance didn’t yield enough end product, as they aim to regain momentum in upcoming Bundesliga fixtures.

Borussia Dortmund can build on this 2-1 away victory, showcasing efficiency in front of goal and solid defending, heading into their next league matches with confidence from the three points earned.

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