Highlights
0:21
Watch: Hrádecký: "Florian Wirtz is a nightmare for goalkeepers"
Full-time: Bayer Leverkusen 2-1 Freiburg
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Full-time
90'
+ 5
Leverkusen back in possession
The three points look extremely close now as we enter the final minute of stoppage time, but they aren't completely in the bag yet, despite Freiburg breaking and Gregoritsch heading wide.
90'
+ 4
90'
+ 1
Five minutes of stoppage time indicated
This game isn't done yet with Freiburg on the attack and Sildillia slotting wide from the edge of the box.
90'
Wirtz off
The scorer of the marvelous opening goal gets a big round of applause as he is one of three players to leave the field.
90'
Substitution
90'
Substitution
90'
Substitution
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.
88'
Freiburg finishing on the front foot
Leverkusen are looking a little nervous now as Freiburg break into the box. Sildillia cuts the ball in from the right and it's turned behind for a corner.
85'
Leverkusen double change
Xabi Alonso will be hoping summer signing Tella and Adli can help to get the three points over the line.
85'
Substitution
85'
Substitution
83'
Freiburg continue late pressure
The visitors are not looking out of this by any means. They win a corner that Gregoritsch heads wide.
81'
Substitution
81'
Substitution
80'
Chances at either end
Palacios and Gregoritsch both snatch shots wide. The final ten minutes should be interesting!
Rich scoring form for Hofmann
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78'
Open ending
It was a cagey game for such a long time, but Freiburg have nothing to lose now and are committing players forward in search of an equaliser, which is giving Leverkusen's attacking talents the promise of space to exploit.
74'
Wirtz hits the bar
That could have sealed it! Wirtz hammers an effort from the edge of the box on the break, and Atubolu gets a vital touch to divert it onto the bar and behind for a corner.
73'
Freiburg press for an equaliser
The visitors are right back in this out of nowhere and pushing for a leveler. They have a corner that is cleared and Sildillia has a shot saved.
70'
Freiburg back in it!
Suddenly the visitors strike! Manuel Gulde meets a Grifo free-kick with a glancing header that flies straight into the net.
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.
67'
Substitution
67'
Substitution
66'
Frimpong denied
Wirtz and Frimpong link up nicely on the left, and the Dutchman turns inside before trying to tuck the ball in at the near post. Atubolu turns it onto the outside of the post and out.
65'
No complaints
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
2
1.94
0.12
0
Goals
60'
There's the second!
Leverkusen's pressure finally tells. Wirtz has another part to play in it, chasing the ball towards the area expertly from the left before it falls to Hofmann. His drive from the edge of the box hits the post and rebounds into the net off the back of the head of Atubolu in the Freiburg goal.
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'
If Harry can do it...
Victor Boniface channels his inner Harry Kane by attempting to lob Atubolu from the halfway line, but sends his effort a little wide.
56'
Frightening Frimpong delivery
The right-back sends a cut-back from the outline that slices through the Freiburg defence, but no team-mate can meet it.
54'
Grifo lifts ball into the danger area
A free-kick just inside the Leverkusen half gives the visitors a rare chance to threaten. Grifo hoists it right up towards the area, and it enters the box via a spot of headed pinball, before Leverkusen clear.
50'
Wirtz takes aim
The goalscorer has the first opportunity of the second period, swinging a stinging effort from the edge of the box that Atubolu gets across well to save.
50'
Leverkusen in composed control
The flow of the play has not changed at all in the second half. Freiburg continue to sit back as Leverkusen pass the ball around at ease with the comfort of the lead behind them.
46'
We're back
Freiburg get the second half underway in Leverkusen.
Kick-off!
0:43
Watch: Remarkable Wirtz goal
Half-time: Bayer Leverkusen 1-0 Freiburg
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Half-time
45'
Tapsoba heads wide
Leverkusen have had eight corners in the first half, and the defender heads wide from the latest one.
Leverkusen on course to continue record start
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40'
Leverkusen lifted
There is a bit of extra zip to the hosts' passes now as the fans are right behind them and they hunt another goal.
36'
Wonderful Wirtz goal breaks deadlock!
Wow! Just when Leverkusen needed a moment of magic, Florian Wirtz delivers in incredible style. The youngster dances his way past Nicolas Höfler with a series of shimmies and then slams the ball inside the far post to put his side in front.
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.
35'
Boniface and Hofmann combine in the box
The pair link up well but get stopped by yet another Freiburg defensive block.
31'
Testing Hofmann free-kick
The playmaker swings a great delivery in from the right at a perfect heading height for Victor Boniface in front of goal. More good defending from Sildillia to just get there first.
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.
28'
Chances at either end
Höler cracks Freiburg's first shot of the match, which Hrádecký saves. Boniface then has an opening on the edge of the box but Sildillia just manages to get a block to it as he shoots.
25'
Waiting game for Leverkusen
The hosts have seen nearly all of the play, but it naturally hasn't been that easy to create clear openings against such defensive opponents.
19'
Palacios over
The one-way traffic continues. Frimpong chips a cross in from the right that Boniface pulls back to Palacios, who drives over from the edge of the box.
16'
Grimaldo goes down in the box
The Spaniard receives the ball from Wirtz and gets knocked to the ground - but there is no real penalty claim as he was dispossessed fairly.
15'
Grimaldo fires free-kick over
The Leverkusen set-piece specialist steps up after his fellow full-back was fouled, but that wasn't his best effort, as the attempted cross flies behind the goal.
14'
First booking of the afternoon
Kübler fouls Frimpong right on the edge of the box.
11'
Hofmann cross wide
Leverkusen work the ball out to Hofmann on the right, but his cross runs behind the target.
10'
Freiburg sitting deep
Possession (%)
7228
7'
Boniface blocked
The Nigerian shimmies on the left of the area now before firing an effort that is turned behind for a corner.
6'
Boniface looking lively
Freiburg could be set for a long afternoon...Victor Boniface tries to twist into the box by the outline but just runs the ball out.
4'
Quick break
The hosts get forward at pace down the right, but Hofmann's attempted cross into the middle is blocked for a corner.
2'
First sign of danger!
We're just a few seconds into the game and Leverkusen have already had their first effort on target. Xhaka receives the ball in a central position, about 30 yards out, but his fizzing effort curls narrowly wide of the post.
1'
And we're off!
Leverkusen get the ball rolling on the final game of Matchday 9!
Kick-off!
Fatigue an issue?
Both teams were in action in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday. Alonso has made five changes to his side since then, with Streich bringing in four new players.
New-look midfield for Freiburg
The visitors are dealing with a number of injuries to key players, so head coach Christian Streich's hand has been forced, with Nicolas Höfler, Maximilian Eggestein and Merlin Röhl forming a central midfield trio for the first time ever.
0:19
Watch: Leverkusen's goalkeepers warming up
0:34
Watch: Leverkusen check out the BayArena pitch
Leverkusen starting XI
Hrádecký (c) - Kossounou, Tah, Tapsoba - Frimpong, Palacios, Xhaka, Grimaldo - Hofmann, Wirtz - Boniface
Leverkusen subs
Kovář, Stanišić, Hincapié, Amiri, Andrich, Schick, Tella, Adli, Hložek
Freiburg staritng XI
Atubolu - Sildillia, Ginter, Lienhart, Kübler - Röhl, Eggestein, Höfler - Dōan, Grifo (c) - Höler
Freiburg subs
Müller, Schmidt, Gulde, Makengo, Weißhaupt, Rüdlin, Adamu, Gregoritsch
Cloud nine
Leverkusen are currently on an eight-game unbeaten streak in the Bundesliga, including four straight wins. Only Bayern Munich (nine) are on a longer unbeaten run, but Leverkusen will be looking to draw level with them by avoiding defeat today.
Injury "catastrophe" for Streich
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Grifo and the "team of the moment"
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Alonso's view on Freiburg
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3:19
Watch: Grimaldo and Frimpong giving Leverkusen wings
Fortress BayArena
Leverkusen boast a perfect record at the BayArena this season, with four wins. They've scored 15 times in those fixtures, hitting at least three in each game, whilst conceding just four.
Probable line-ups
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2:03
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