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Highlights

0:20
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Watch: Xabi Alonso targets unbeaten treble

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Full-time: Bochum 0-5 Leverkusen

It's 50 games unbeaten in all competitions for Leverkusen and this one was another clinic. Bochum didn't help themselves with an early red card and now goal difference means that defeat on the final day and a win for Union would relegate them if Mainz avoid defeat. As for Xabi Alonso's men, they get the Meisterschale next week, and can become the Bundesliga's first Invincibles by avoiding defeat to Augsburg.
Full-time
90'
+ 3

Another one! Five star!

Leverkusen catch out Bochum trying to attack and it's no surprise to see the home side punished. Grimaldo wins the ball, Hofmann shifts it to Stanišić and it's back to Grimaldo to tap in to an empty net. He only came on 10 minutes ago!
90'
+ 3
Alejandro Grimaldo
Goal probability
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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.
91 %
Distance to Goal
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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.
9.37 m
90'
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That would have been special!

Jonathan Tah finds himself up the pitch and tries his luck from range. It's well off target but Alonso still smirks at his defender's surprise effort.
90'

Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes

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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'

Should be five!

Adli and Riemann are having their own private duel and this time the goalkeeper comes out on top with a great save from point-blank range.
87'

It's 0-4 for 04!

Stanišić does it again late on! It looks like Leverkusen have lost the chance after things go wrong on the right, but B04 quickly shift it to their Croatian wideman and he fires it inside the near-post. That's Leverkusen's 33rd goal after the 86th minute this season!
86'
Josip Stanišić
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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.
5 %
Shot speed
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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.
105.43 km/h
Distance to Goal
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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.
19.48 m
84'

What a pass!

Grimaldo thinks he's added to his league-leading assist total with a beautiful pass but Hofmann can't poke it home one-on-one.
80'

Tapsoba offside

Tapsoba thinks he's made it 4-0 from a corner but the flag is up.
79'

Danke Riemann

Goal difference could well come into play on the final day and Bochum have their goalkeeper to thank for things not getting too bad today with six saves.
Goal attempts
2off target
0on target
13off target
6on target
78'

3-0! Adli!

Adli is denied by Manuel Riemann but from the resulting corner the super sub flies in to fire in a bullet header, making sure the goalkeeper had no chance at all.
76'

Amine Adli

GOAL!

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Amine Adli
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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.
25 %
Distance to Goal
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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.
6.08 m
73'

Penalty check

VAR checks the tackle that brought down Andrich in the box but it's eventually cleared before Leverkusen fail to make anything of a corner.
72'

Adli should have scored!

Andrich is taken down and Xhaka picks up the ball and fires a thunderbolt towards the far corner. Manuel Riemann saves well but Adli should have saved the rebound!
69'

Changes up front

Alonso takes off goalscorers Schick and Victor Boniface. On come fellow forwards Adli and Borja Iglesias to finish the match.
68'

Schick wide!

Xhaka finds Schick in the box and it looks like he has no chance but a brilliant turn ends with a shot dragged wide.
67'

Tella's numbers

The numbers back up a heavy night for the key Nathan Tella. He's been battered about but will be in the running for Man of the Match.
Duels won
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10
Keven Schlotterbeck Nathan Tella
65'

Rough night for Tella

Nathan Tella draws a yellow card on Ordets after already drawing a penalty and red in the first half. It's been a rough night for the Nigeria international but he's been absolutely key.
63'

Stöger close to a worldie!

A rare spell of possession around the Leverkusen box sees Stöger go for the element of surprise and whack an effort first time, it's just wide with Hrádecký beaten.
62'

Double change

Butscher makes two changes to his 10 men. Hofmann and Losilla look knackered as they're replaced by Lukas Daschner and Bero.
60'

Boniface rattles the goal

Boniface finds shooting room on the edge of the box and whacks an effort off the post and wide - Manuel Riemann was beaten.
58'

Busy Schick

Schick takes his fourth shot of the match from distance but it's blocked.
Shots
1
4
Philipp Hofmann Patrik Schick
57'

Leverkusen everywhere

It's just keep ball for B04 now...
Passes
153
392
51'

Schick again!

It's a big chance for Schick and the first of the half but Manuel Riemann makes a strong save with his leg.
49'

Credit to the home fans

The Vonovia-Ruhrstadion is still giving it its best in Bochum's final home game of the season. As things stand their team go into the final day with relegation still on the table. It's clear they want to give the players the best send off possible.
47'

One change

Bochum tweak their 10 men at half-time with Mašović on for Bernardo
46'

Back underway

Leverkusen were out early warming up for the second-half, that might be an ominous sign for the home team...
Kick-off!
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Half-time: Bochum 0-2 Leverkusen

Heiko Butscher would have been delighted with Bochum's start but it all came crashing down after Passlack's 15th minute red card. Leverkusen took over and it was only a matter of time before they scored, but Schick still made it one to remember. Victor Boniface then added a second in stoppage time, and Bochum's near impossible task is now even harder.
45'
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Substitution

Half-time
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Victor Boniface

GOAL!

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Victor Boniface
Goal probability
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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.
77 %
Shot speed
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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.
91.13 km/h
Distance to Goal
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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.
11 m
45'
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Boniface makes no mistake!

Victor Boniface smashes the penalty right down the middle and finishes off a dominant 45 minutes from Leverkusen.
45'
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This one is a penalty!

Tella again bursts into the area and Schlotterbeck can't get to him in time, taking down the winger from behind for an easy penalty call
44'

Tella denied a penalty

Nathan Tella goes down on the edge of Bochum's box under a challenge from Schlotterbeck and the referee waves it off. VAR agrees with him and a spot-kick won't be forthcoming.
43'
Video Assistant RefereeVideo Assistant Referee
SituationNo penalty
ReviewFoul?
DecisionNo penalty
41'

There it is! 1-0!

It was coming, and unsurprisingly Schick is the man to give Leverkusen the opener. Arthur dinks in a cross and Schick showcases his extraordinary technique flashing in the ball on the volley just before it's about to hit the turf.
41'
Patrik Schick
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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.
7 %
Distance to Goal
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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.
11.22 m
40'

It's all Leverkusen

The possession clock winds around starkly into Leverkusen's favour and it feels like things will only get worse for 10-man Bochum.
Possession (%)
3268
38'

Another chance

It's another well worked chance by Leverkusen but Victor Boniface can't get enough on Arthur's cross.
37'

Pressure building

Leverkusen are now in full control and a great spell of possession ends with Stanišić flashing a cross just over Arthur's head.
33'

Finding their range

Nothing on target yet from either side, but Xhaka was certainly the closest.
Goal attempts
1off target
0on target
4off target
0on target
31'

Xhaka! Wow!

Leverkusen quickly shift their first corner of the match to Xhaka and he sends a laser onto the bar from distance - what a goal that would have been.
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Passlack's regret

30'

Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes

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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.
27'

Nathan Tella in the book

After an early red for Passlack we have the games first yellow. Nathan Tella takes down Schlotterbeck on the counter and the referee has no doubts.
26'

Chances increased

Leverkusen's win probability has increased from 42.6% pre-match to 53.3% following the red card.
24'

First chance for B04!

Schick meets a cross at the far post and heads wide. The Czech international wants a penalty for a push but he won't be getting one.
21'

Asano off!

He can't believe it but needs be for Asano. He looked like the most dangerous player on the pitch to start the match but Butscher responds to the red card by taking him off for Oermann.
19'

Bochum keep up the pressure

Even down to 10-men Bochum keep attacking through Asano
17'

Andrich hits the wall

Andrich has a chance from the resulting free-kick but fires it into the wall.
15'

Red for Bochum!

That's a big blow for Bochum! Nathan Tella is found with a ball over the top and Passlack wrestles him down as the last man. The referee shows a red card and despite a VAR check for offside - it stands. Bochum down to 10.
15'
Video Assistant RefereeVideo Assistant Referee
SituationRed card
ReviewFoul?
DecisionRed card
12'

So close!

Hofmann flicks on Stöger's corner and it couldn't be much closer, it fires just wide of the far post and any touch would have put it in.
11'

Bochum win another corner

Another encouraging attack ends with a Bochum corner.
Corners
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10'

Asano continues the postivity

Asano makes a positive run and gets a good shot away, but he's denied by the offside flag.
9'

Bochum fans loving this start

The Vonovia-Ruhrstadion is loving how their team has started and are cheering every big tackle.
4'

Positive

Bochum come again and win a corner. Arthur gets caught in the unmentionables when making the block - he stays down, but should be OK to continue. The ensuing delivery is punched clear.
3'

Direct route

Bochum get a couple of balls into the Bayer area. Kossounou defends them well, though, before the ball goes behind for a goal-kick.
1'

Under way!

Leverkusen go in search of a 50th unbeaten game in a row. Bochum need a point to guarantee their place in next season's Bundesliga, with one game to go.
Kick-off!

Two up top

Schick and Boniface start a game together for the first time. The Leverkusen duo have 18 Bundesliga goals between them so far this season...
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Watch: Will Bochum end the streak?

Forty-nine games and counting for Leverkusen in all competitions. The last team to beat them? Bochum, on the final day of 2022/23.

More on those teams

Bochum welcome back captain Losilla from suspension, with Bero making way. As for Europa League finalists Leverkusen, Kossounou, Andrich, Arthur, Stanišić, Tella, Schick and Boniface come in, while Hrádecký returns between the posts. Grimaldo and Frimpong are among the substitutes, but Wirtz misses out with a thigh problem.

Bochum starting line-up

Riemann - Passlack, Ordets, Schlotterbeck, Bernardo - Losilla (c), Osterhage - Asano, Stöger, Wittek - Hofmann

Bochum subs

Luthe, Gamboa, Mašović, Oermann, Loosli, Dascher, Bero, Antwi-Adjei, Broschinski

Leverkusen starting line-up

Hrádecký (c) - Kossounou, Tah, Tapsoba - Stanišić, Xhaka, Andrich, Arthur - Tella, Schick, Boniface

Leverkusen subs

Kovář, Hincapié, Grimaldo, Frimpong, Hofmann, Palacios, Puerta, Iglesias, Adli
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Probable line-ups

Who’s set to play this weekend? Who’s going to miss out? Keep up to date with all the latest team news right here!
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Butscher on Leverkusen

"I was live in the stadium yesterday and wanted to experience Leverkusen live. That's different than watching a game on TV. I've followed a lot of Leverkusen's games over the past few months. I am very impressed by their style of play. What was created and developed there is special. When you're unbeaten for 49 games in a row, that speaks for itself. They have a very clear playing philosophy and clear processes. They have uncanny quality in every position, which makes them incredibly dangerous. It is difficult for any team to play against Leverkusen. They always believe in turning a game around until the last minute."
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Watch: Throwback to 27 May 2023

Bochum claimed a 3-0 win over Leverkusen on the final day of last season. It was the last time Xabi Alonso's men lost a Bundesliga game. They are now 180 minutes away from completing an unbeaten league campaign.
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Watch: Leverkusen 4-0 Bochum - previous meeting

Patrik Schick scored a first-half hat-trick as Leverkusen extended their unbeaten start to the season to 16 matches with a crushing win over Bochum in the final game of 2023.
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Watch: Union 3-4 Bochum - highlights

Bochum ensured they can no longer finish in the bottom two after winning a seven-goal thriller at fellow strugglers Union Berlin.
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Watch: Frankfurt 1-5 Leverkusen - highlights

Bayer made it a European record-equalling 48 competitive games without loss in a comfortable 5-1 win at Eintracht Frankfurt last weekend.
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