Highlights
0:16
Watch: Boniface: "We have to win games like this"
0:28
Watch: Alonso: "A great mental effort"
Full-time: Leverkusen 2-1 Frankfurt
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Full-time
90'
+ 2
How's he missed?
A mix-up between Hrádecký and Tah sees the former's clearance hit the other and loop towards goal. Ekitiké runs onto the ball trying to head it up but is eased off it by Tah and collapses in a heap. Frankfurt very nearly gifted a late equaliser.
90'
Almost three
A superb cross from Tella out on the right is begging to be headed home but Schick can't quite reach it and the balls goes out for a throw in. We're into injury-time now.
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.
85'
Five minutes to go
Frankfurt are running out of ideas - and time - here.
82'
More subs
Tella and Schick are on for Leverkusen, with the latter replacing Boniface who had an indifferent start to the day with the penalty miss but may well prove to be the match-winner. Frankfurt bring on Uzun in their final switch.
82'
Substitution
80'
Substitution
80'
Substitution
80'
Third and fourth Frankfurt changes
It's a double change for Frankfurt as Dahoud and Skhiri come on with 10 minutes to go. Leverkusen have been in complete command for much of this second-half.
79'
Substitution
79'
Substitution
Finally, Boniface scores!
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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.
71'
Substitution
71'
Substitution
69'
Boniface due a goal?
Shots
7
3
Victor Boniface Omar Marmoush
64'
Double change Leverkusen
Alonso has reached into reserve for the first time, with Wirtz and García introduced. Can they make the difference for the hosts?
64'
Substitution
64'
Substitution
63'
Andrich hits the post!
An excellent layoff from Boniface and even better strike from Andrich on his left foot that beats Trapp but not the post. Leverkusen almost bundle the rebound home, too, but Frankfurt survive.
Still all square
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55'
Plenty of chances for Leverkusen
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
2.4
0.9
1
Goals
50'
Over from Boniface
The first chance of the second-half and it's Boniface who has it but he can only head Terrier's cross from the right over the bar. The Nigerian was at full stretch and just couldn't keep it down.
46'
Back underway in Leverkusen
Here's hoping for another thrilling half of football...
Kick-off!
Half-time: Leverkusen 1-1 Frankfurt
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Half-time
45'
Ekitiké effort ruled out
Ekitiké is denied a stunner by the offside flag. He caresses the ball into the far corner but Dina Ebimbe, the man who set up the striker, strayed beyond the Leverkusen defence moments before.
38'
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).
36'
Trapp almost caught out
Andrich spots Trapp off his line and has a go at goal from inside his own half which has Trapp scrambling. It curls just wide of the post to spare the Frankfurt keeper's blushes.
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.
Leverkusen level
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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.
24'
Trapp denies Boniface again
There's a superb touch from Boniface on his chest before swinging his left foot round to take aim at goal but he's under pressure, the angle is tight and Trapp is up to the challenge. The subsequent corner sees Xhaka left fly once more but it's wide.
23'
Quite the leap
Quite the leap
0'
18.7 %
Now
43.2 %
18'
Six on the trot
Marmoush has now scored in each of his last six Bundesliga matches and has nine for the season - four more than any other player. What a start to the season he's had.
Marmoush puts Eintracht ahead
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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.
14'
SituationNo penalty
ReviewFoul?
DecisionPenalty
14'
Eintracht given a penalty!
It's all going on at the BayArena and it's the visitors who have a chance from the spot now...
13'
Off the post!
Eintracht have responded superbly since the penalty miss and the in-form Marmoush lashes one from outside the box which beats Hradecký but rattles the left-hand post and rebounds to safety. That would have been a screamer.
He's missed it!
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9'
8'
It's given!
A long consultation with the TV screen sees the decision remain. Leverkusen have a big chance to go in front.
6'
SituationPenalty
ReviewFoul?
DecisionPenalty
5'
Penalty to Leverkusen!
The referee points to the spot as Adli goes down in the box but they're going to check this.
2'
Xhaka from downtown...
Leverkusen have the first effort on goal and we know Xhaka can hit them from here but his curling effort from distance sails over the bar. Bright start from the home side.
1'
Away we go!
The away side get us underway in Leverkusen...
Kick-off!
10 minutes to kick-off!
We're nearly ready to go in Leverkusen so get ready to strap yourselves in, this should be a belter!
0:07
Watch: Frankfurt inspect the BayArena pitch
0:53
Watch: Hosts arrive in Leverkusen
What's at stake?
Well, a win for Leverkusen would see them leapfrog Frankfurt and move them level with Bayern Munich at the top ahead of their meeting with VfB Stuttgart later on. The visitors, meanwhile, would move two points clear of Bayern with victory and could claim them top spot for the time being depending on how RB Leipzig (second, and level on points with the Bavarians) fare against Mainz.
More on those teams
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Leverkusen starting XI
Hrádecký (c) - Tapsoba, Tah, Hincapié - Frimpong, Andrich, Xhaka, Grimaldo - Terrier, Adli - Boniface
Leverkusen subs
Kovář, Mukiele, Belocian, Hofmann, Wirtz, García, Palacios, Schick, Tella
Frankfurt starting XI
Trapp (c) - Kristensen, Tuta, Koch, Theate - Dina Ebimbe, Götze, Larsson, Nkounkou - Ekitiké, Marmoush
Frankfurt subs
Santos, Amenda, Brown, Chaïbi, Shkiri, Dahoud, Matanović, Bahoya, Uzun
Scene is set in Leverkusen
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Xabi Alonso on facing Eintracht
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Dino Toppmöller on facing Leverkusen:
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3:32
Watch: The story of Omar Marmoush
Wirtz injured on international duty
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2:28
Watch: The best sounds of the ball hitting the net
All or nothing
There has been a winner in each of the previous 19 meetings between Leverkusen and Frankfurt, with the former winning the last nine at home to the Eagles.
Probable line-ups
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2:03
Watch: Frankfurt 1-5 Leverkusen - previous meeting
Eagles flying high
Frankfurt have lost just one of their opening six games, with that defeat coming on the opening day of the season against Dortmund. They're since won four and drawn one.
Leverkusen looking for three points
After two draws on the bounce, including surrendering a two-goal lead to Holstein Kiel, Xabi Alonso's men will be determined to get back to winning ways and climb closer to the top of the table. They face a formidable Frankfurt side, however, who are in fine form.
3:53
Watch: Omar Marmoush on fire
2:03
Watch: Bayer Leverkusen 2-2 Holstein Kiel - highlights
2:03
Watch: Eintracht Frankfurt 3-3 Bayern Munich - highlights