Bayer 04 Leverkusen 2-2 Newcastle United: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Bwin’s post-match review of Bayer 04 Leverkusen 2-2 Newcastle United in the Champions League on Wednesday, 10 December 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

Bayer 04 Leverkusen and Newcastle United played out a 2-2 draw. The hosts took an early lead in the 13th minute when Bruno Guimarães scored an own goal, assisted by Robert Andrich, putting Bayer 04 Leverkusen ahead. Newcastle United fought back after the break, with Anthony Gordon converting a penalty in the 51st minute to level the scores, before Lewis Miley added a second for the visitors in the 74th minute, assisted by Gordon. Coming off a mixed run that included a heavy 7-2 loss to Paris Saint-Germain but back-to-back wins against Manchester City and Benfica, Bayer 04 Leverkusen showed resilience to salvage a point late on.

Alejandro Grimaldo equalised for Bayer 04 Leverkusen in the 88th minute, with an assist from Ibrahim Maza, ensuring the spoils were shared. Substitutions played a role, with Newcastle United introducing Lewis Miley for Joelinton at the 60-minute mark, who went on to score, while Bayer 04 Leverkusen brought on Nathan Tella for Ernest Poku in the 71st minute to push for a comeback. Newcastle United, arriving on the back of three straight wins before a recent loss to Olympique Marseille, will feel they let a victory slip away despite their second-half dominance.

The match was evenly contested, with Bayer 04 Leverkusen edging possession at 51% to Newcastle United’s 49%, which allowed them more control in building attacks, though Newcastle proved more effective in transition with 75 successful dribbles compared to the hosts’ 40. Corners favoured Bayer 04 Leverkusen 9-6, reflecting their pressure in the final third, but both sides picked up two yellow cards each, indicating a physical encounter without any reds. Newcastle United benefited from a penalty, which they converted, while assists were level at one apiece, underlining key individual contributions in an open game.

Substitutions were used strategically by both teams, with each making four changes; Bayer 04 Leverkusen saw Christian Kofane replace Patrik Schick at half-time, Nathan Tella come on for Ernest Poku in the 71st minute, Claudio Echeverri for Malik Tillman in the 85th, and Loïc Badé for Arthur in the 90th, while Newcastle United brought Lewis Miley on for Joelinton at 60 minutes, Jacob Murphy for Harvey Barnes at 78 minutes, Jacob Ramsey for Anthony Gordon in stoppage time, and Yoane Wissa for Nick Woltemade shortly after.

The game turned on several pivotal incidents, starting with Bruno Guimarães’ own goal in the 13th minute, assisted by Robert Andrich, which gave Bayer 04 Leverkusen an early advantage. A VAR check involving Patrik Schick in the 21st minute added tension but did not alter the score, and yellow cards to Malick Thiaw for Newcastle United in the same minute and later to Ernest Poku and Aleix García for the hosts highlighted the growing intensity. Newcastle United’s penalty in the 51st minute, scored by Anthony Gordon, shifted momentum, and Lewis Miley’s goal in the 74th, assisted by Gordon, put them ahead before Alejandro Grimaldo’s late 88th-minute equaliser, assisted by Ibrahim Maza, rescued a draw for Bayer 04 Leverkusen.

Impact substitutions helped shape the outcome, with Lewis Miley replacing Joelinton at 60 minutes and going on to score, while Bayer 04 Leverkusen’s changes, including Nathan Tella for Ernest Poku at 71 minutes and Claudio Echeverri for Malik Tillman at 85 minutes, injected energy for the hosts’ comeback. Late bookings, such as Aaron Ramsdale’s yellow in the 82nd minute, and further subs like Jacob Murphy for Harvey Barnes at 78 minutes for Newcastle United, kept the contest frantic until the end.

Bayer 04 Leverkusen lined up in a 3-4-2-1 formation, which provided defensive solidity while allowing wing-backs like Alejandro Grimaldo to push forward effectively, as seen in his late goal. Key partnerships included Robert Andrich’s assist for the opener and Ibrahim Maza’s role in setting up the equaliser, with players like Patrik Schick starting before making way for Christian Kofane at half-time. Ernest Poku and Malik Tillman contributed in midfield before being replaced by Nathan Tella and Claudio Echeverri respectively, adding dynamism in the latter stages.

Newcastle United deployed a 4-3-3 shape, enabling quick counters through wide players like Anthony Gordon, who scored from the penalty spot and assisted Lewis Miley’s goal. Standout roles featured Bruno Guimarães in midfield despite his early own goal, with Joelinton starting before Lewis Miley came on as a substitute at 60 minutes to make a decisive impact. Harvey Barnes provided width until Jacob Murphy replaced him at 78 minutes, while late changes saw Jacob Ramsey for Gordon and Yoane Wissa for Nick Woltemade in stoppage time.

Anthony Gordon was Bwin’s Man of the Match after a standout performance that included scoring one goal from the penalty spot and providing one assist for Lewis Miley’s strike. He also created one big chance and delivered one key pass, driving Newcastle United’s second-half resurgence. Starting the game, Gordon’s influence was clear in shifting the momentum before he was substituted late on for Jacob Ramsey.

Recent Champions League matches:

• Draw: 2-2 vs Newcastle United (H)
• Win: 2-0 vs Manchester City (A)
• Win: 1-0 vs Benfica (A)
• Loss: 2-7 vs Paris Saint Germain (H)
• Draw: 1-1 vs PSV (H)

Recent Champions League matches:

• Draw: 2-2 vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen (A)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Olympique Marseille (A)
• Win: 2-0 vs Athletic Club (H)
• Win: 3-0 vs Benfica (H)
• Win: 4-0 vs Union Saint-Gilloise (A)

Bayer 04 Leverkusen have just played Newcastle United with a final score of Bayer 04 Leverkusen 2-2 Newcastle United, leaving them on 9 points in 20th position after a run that includes a draw, two wins, a heavy loss and another draw in their last five league games. Their next match is against FC Köln on 2025-12-13 at 17:30, with the opposition’s position and points to be confirmed. This fixture offers a chance to build on recent victories against Manchester City and Benfica, potentially helping them climb away from the lower reaches of the table.

Newcastle United have just played Bayer 04 Leverkusen with a final score of Bayer 04 Leverkusen 2-2 Newcastle United, keeping them on 10 points in 12th place following a sequence of a draw, a loss and three prior wins in their recent league outings. Their next match is against Sunderland on 2025-12-14 at 14:00, with the opposition’s position and points to be confirmed. Coming off strong results like wins over Athletic Club and Benfica, this game could help consolidate their mid-table standing and maintain momentum.

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