UEFA Champions League 25/26 · 10 Dec 2025

Bayer 04 Leverkusen 2–2 Newcastle United

Expected and what happened

Before the match, from team ratings for Nov 2025; the outlined result is what happened.

Footybot made Bayer 04 Leverkusen favourites at 41%.

Newcastle United deserved more from the draw, creating 2.1 xG to 1.3.

Best on the pitch by Footybot's score: Anthony Gordon, 74.2 in 89′.

Well above their usual level: Anthony Gordon +16.5, Aaron Ramsdale +15.5, Bruno Guimarães +13.2.

Well below it: Jarell Quansah −12.8, Lewis Hall −12.4, Harvey Barnes −8.7.

Each side's last five results before this match.

6 Dec 2025	L 0–2	at FC Augsburg Bundesliga
29 Nov 2025	L 1–2	v Borussia Dortmund Bundesliga
25 Nov 2025	W 2–0	at Manchester City Champions League
22 Nov 2025	W 3–1	at VfL Wolfsburg Bundesliga
8 Nov 2025	W 6–0	v 1. FC Heidenheim Bundesliga

6 Dec 2025	W 2–1	v Burnley Premier League
2 Dec 2025	D 2–2	v Tottenham Hotspur Premier League
29 Nov 2025	W 4–1	at Everton Premier League
25 Nov 2025	L 1–2	at Olympique de Marseille Champions League
22 Nov 2025	W 2–1	v Manchester City Premier League

No earlier meeting in Footybot's data.

Player	Min	G	A	xG	Score	vs usual
Loïc Badé Defender	1	0	0	–	100.0	–
Alejandro Grimaldo Midfielder	90	1	0	0.30	73.5	+8.6
Aleix García Midfielder	90	0	0	0.01	58.9	−5.0
Edmond Tapsoba Defender	90	0	0	0.17	56.3	−1.8
Ibrahim Maza Forward	90	0	1	0.09	54.4	−3.5
Robert Andrich Defender	90	0	0	0.02	50.4	−0.0
Nathan Tella Forward	19	0	0	0.16	47.8	–
Mark Flekken Goalkeeper	90	0	0	–	47.4	−2.0
Christian Kofane Forward	45	0	0	0.18	47.2	−5.3
Arthur Midfielder	89	0	0	–	45.3	−0.9
Ernest Poku Forward	71	0	0	0.24	45.1	−6.1
Malik Tillman Midfielder	85	0	0	–	44.3	−4.4
Patrik Schick Forward	45	0	0	0.07	42.7	−6.7
Jarell Quansah Defender	90	0	0	0.03	36.8	−12.8
Claudio Echeverri Midfielder	10	0	0	–	36.0	–

Player	Min	G	A	xG	Score	vs usual
Anthony Gordon Forward	89	1	1	0.83	74.2	+16.5
Lewis Miley Midfielder	30	1	0	0.36	72.1	–
Bruno Guimarães Midfielder	90	0	0	–	69.9	+13.2
Malick Thiaw Defender	90	0	0	0.20	61.8	+3.0
Aaron Ramsdale Goalkeeper	90	0	0	–	59.4	+15.5
Sandro Tonali Midfielder	90	0	0	–	58.9	−0.2
Dan Burn Defender	90	0	0	–	54.8	−2.6
Yoane Wissa Forward	1	0	0	–	52.3	–
Tino Livramento Defender	90	0	0	–	51.3	+1.0
Joelinton Midfielder	60	0	0	0.19	48.9	−0.1
Harvey Barnes Forward	78	0	0	0.06	47.8	−8.7
Lewis Hall Defender	90	0	0	0.02	47.4	−12.4
Nick Woltemade Forward	89	0	0	0.36	44.9	−3.9
Jacob Murphy Midfielder	12	0	0	0.03	38.9	–
Jacob Ramsey Midfielder	1	0	0	–	36.1	–