Highlights
F. Zwayer
0:22
Watch: Xabi Alonso on latest Leverkusen comeback
90'
+ 8
Full-time: Bayer Leverkusen 2-2 VfB Stuttgart
Unbelievable! For the second week running, Leverkusen go within seconds of losing their long unbeaten record, until Robert Andrich smashed a loose ball in to put them within three matches of an unprecedented unbeaten Bundesliga season!
Full-time
90'
+ 7
Andrich equalises!
They have done it - again! In additional stoppage time, Wirtz sends a free-kick into the box and it bounces back to the feet of Robert Andrich, who lashes in yet another late, late goal for this incredible Leverkusen team!
Goal probability 
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
90'
+ 5
Leverkusen corner
We're into the final minute of additional time. Wirtz's corner is cleared, the ball comes back into the box but Boniface is penalised for leaping into Nübel.
90'
+ 3
Leverkusen come forward
Nathan Tella's cross is blocked. Just a couple of minutes left..
90'
+ 2
Substitution
90'
Five minutes of stoppage time indicated
Enough time for yet another Leverkusen late show?
90'
Stuttgart well worth their lead
xGoals
The xGoals value of a club is calculated from the sum of all goal probabilities (goals and shots on goal) of that team. During a match, it’s easy to see whether the club is performing better than expected (goals > xGoals) - or maybe even higher (xGoals > goals).
xGoals
1
1.03
1.76
2
Goals
90'
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
89'
Last throw of the dice by Alonso?
Nathan Tella is brought on along with Josip Stanišić - who salvaged the unbeaten run deep into stoppage time in Dortmund last weekend.
89'
Substitution
89'
Substitution
87'
Hrádecký keeps Leverkusen in it!
Wow! Hrádecký stretches out his right hand to stop a shot from Serhou Guirassy with the striker supplied right in front of the target.
85'
Boniface breaks into the box
The Nigerian gets into a position from where he can hit a cross towards fellow substitute Wirtz, but Stuttgart defend solidly and see out the danger for now...
81'
Ten minutes remaining
Stuttgart make another pair of changes. With Leverkusen's record of netting late goals (28 in all competitions after the 80-minute mark), this could end up feeling like a very long time indeed.
81'
Substitution
81'
Substitution
78'
Kossounou goal disallowed
Kossounou bundles the ball into the net, but Edmond Tapsoba had strayed offside when receiving a chipped free-kick, and it won't count.
74'
Pair of late chances apiece
Stuttgart look to hold onto their lead with their switches, while on come big-hitters Wirtz and Boniface for the champions.
74'
Substitution
74'
Substitution
74'
Substitution
74'
Substitution
73'
Führich close too
Chris Führich sends a drive narrowly wide. This game continues to serve up excitement almost by the minute!
72'
Guirassy again
Another big chance for the Stuttgart striker! He slips and sends the ball wide from around the penalty spot.
71'
Grimaldo guides free-kick over
The full-back hits just over from 25 metres out following that foul on Hofmann.
70'
Three cards
Enzo Millot slides in on Jonas Hofmann and sees a yellow card. He will be suspended for Stuttgart's next match against Bayern, while both coaches are then booked.
67'
Tapsoba fires over
Jeremie Frimpong causes havoc in the Stuttgart box again before the ball falls back to Edmond Tapsoba, who fires over. This is sheer edge-of-your-seat stuff!
67'
Pressure Handling
Pressure Handling
This Match Fact examines how successfully players perform under pressure. The percentage of "solved situations" indicates how often a player has freed himself from opponent pressure by dribbling, passing, scoring a goal or drawing a foul.
82%
%
Atakan Karazor
11 times under pressure
66'
Nübel double save!
What a game we have on our hands! Alexander Nübel pulls of a stunning double save to deny Adli and then Hofmann - Leverkusen are tearing into Stuttgart and eyeing an equaliser.
65'
Frimpong threatening
Jeremie Frimpong charges down the right and pulls the ball back towards Adli, but the goalscorer can't quite reach it in the box.
61'
Adli gets Leverkusen back in it!
You can never count Leverkusen out - just minutes after going two down, Alejandro Grimaldo pulls the ball across to Amine Adli, who steers the ball expertly into the bottom corner from the edge of the box.
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Shot speed
Shot speed
Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
59'
Guirassy almost makes it three!
A great chance for a third goal as Serhou Guirassy is slipped in but fires just to the left of the target.
57'
Undav makes it two!
Leverkusen's long unbeaten run is on the ropes! Stuttgart win the ball on the halfway line from a Hrádecký goal-back and turn it up to Undav, who finishes superbly from the edge of the box.
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Shot speed
Shot speed
Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
55'
Stuttgart unflustered
After a spell of Leverkusen pressure, Stuttgart enjoy another period in which they pass the ball around at will.
50'
Leverkusen look to respond
This game is set up superbly now as Leverkusen look to salvage their unbeaten record again. Frimpong cuts the ball to Hofmann in the box, but Stuttgart block and clear.
47'
Führich puts Stuttgart in front!
What a twist at the start of the second half! Jamie Leweling takes hold of Anton's long ball, and his shot is turned onto the post by Hrádecký before Chris Führich turns in very tidily on the rebound - that's his third goal of the season against Leverkusen!
47'
SituationGoal
ReviewOffside?
DecisionGoal
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Shot speed
Shot speed
Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
46'
We're off again
We restart with Leverkusen making a defensive change.
Kick-off!
45'
+ 2
Substitution
45'
+ 2
Half-time: Bayer Leverkusen 0-0 VfB Stuttgart
The game between the champions and the third-placed side is evenly poised, with both teams showing flashes of their superb form this season.
Half-time
45'
+ 1
Leverkusen free-kick
The last chance of the half falls to Robert Andrich, who hits a free-kick just over from 20 metres out.
45'
Andrich has another go
The Leverkusen midfielder takes aim from distance again, but he slips and his shot trundles straight through to Alexander Nübel.
42'
Pair of yellows
We have a bit of a tussle in the centre of the pitch and one player from either side is shown a yellow. The two protagonists then shake hands.
39'
Stuttgart still outpassing Leverkusen
34'
Dangerous Hofmann cross
Jonas Hofmann drives the ball across the penalty area. Leverkusen are starting to look pretty dangerous as their fans serenade them continually with chants marking their title win!
32'
Ball Recovery Time
Ball Recovery Time
Ball Recovery Time gives the time in seconds in which it takes a team to win back the ball following a loss of possession. It also allows conclusions to be drawn about a team's style of play. Only time when the ball is in play is counted (i.e. no breaks in play such as for goal-kicks, throw-ins etc).
31'
First booking
Exequiel Palacios goes through the back of Atakan Karazor and becomes the first man in the referee's notebook.
30'
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
29'
Two good chances for Leverkusen!
Alejandro Grimaldo breaks free of the defence and has a shot saved by Alexander Nübel before Patrik Schick volleys over in front of goal on the rebound. Big chances!
28'
Führich probes at Kossounou
Chris Führich takes on Odilon Kossounou down the left flank, but the Leverkusen defender does well to win a throw-in.
24'
Schick miscues effort
Patrick Schick wins the ball high up the pitch but mishits a shot from the edge of the box, and it sails well off target.
23'
End-to-end stuff
Exequiel Palacios launches a quick attack for the hosts before Stuttgart break and win a corner - which Jeremie Frimpong heads clear.
20'
Schick shot blocked
Alejandro Grimaldo pulls the ball across for Patrik Schick following a free-kick hit down the left. The Leverkusen striker's effort from just outside the box is blocked by a defender.
17'
Stuttgart showing their quality
Possession (%)
4060
14'
Guirassy goes close to an opener!
A great chance for super Serhou. The Stuttgart striker heads a fraction off-target at the near post following a cross from Stergiou from the right.
8'
Frimpong slides shot wide
The Leverkusen full-back breaks free of the defence but slips a shot wide. Leverkusen are showing no signs of easing up today despite already being crowned champions.
6'
Andrich fires over
The hosts' first shot is a speculative one, with Robert Andrich smashing over from distance.
2'
Stuttgart start well
Chris Führich pokes the ball through the defence but Hrádecký gathers.
1'
Off we go
Stuttgart kick off the enticing Saturday evening clash.
Kick-off!
We're all set!
The Leverkusen fans seem to be in fine voice again after their title celebrations!
0:16
The champions are ready
0:41
Visitors warming up
The no Xhaka factor
Granit Xhaka has been a staggeringly successful signing for Leverkusen. He misses his first Bundesliga match since joining from Arsenal last summer today after collecting his fifth yellow card of the season in Dortmund last weekend.
More on those teams
Xabi Alonso makes four changes to the side that started last weekend's 1-1 draw against BVB. Patrik Schick returning up front and the suspended Granit Xhaka being replaced by Exequiel Palacios are among the B04 switches. Chris Führich is in for the suspended Angelo Stiller for Stuttgart.
1:00
The champions are in the house!
Leverkusen starting XI
Hrádecký (c) - Kossounou, Tah, Tapsoba - Frimpong, Palacios, Andrich, Grimaldo - Hofmann, Adli, Schick
Leverkusen subs
Kovář, Stanišić, Hincapié, Arthur, Mbamba, Puerta, Wirtz, Tella, Boniface
Stuttgart starting XI
Nübel - Stergiou, Anton, (c), Ito - Leweling, Karazor, Millot, Mittelstädt - Undav, Führich - Guirassy
Stuttgart subs
Bredlow, Rouault, Stenzel, Dahoud, Haraguchi, Raimund, Jeong, Silas
Alonso on Stuttgart
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1:27
Watch: Final sprint in race for Europe
Hoeneß on Leverkusen
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1:50
Watch: Leverkusen's best goals so far in 2023/24
5:37
Watch: How Leverkusen have stayed unbeaten in 2023/24
Probable line-ups
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Goal machines
Leverkusen have the most free-scoring midfielders in the Bundesliga this term with 50 goals; Stuttgart have the most dangerous strike duo in Serhou Guirassy and Deniz Undav, who have a combined 42 goals.
It ain't over until it's over!
Leverkusen have scored 16 (yes: SIXTEEN) times from the 89th minute onwards in all competitions this season.
2:03
Watch: Late-erkusen strike again!
2:03
Watch: Rare Stuttgart stumble
2:03
Watch: Previous meeting - Stuttgart 1-1 Leverkusen
History makers
Both of these teams have surprised onlookers with their swashbuckling consistency this term, and they both have club record point hauls after 30 rounds of matches.