P. Schick opened the scoring on 44 minutes, with M. Gutierrez providing the assist. Gutierrez put Bayer Leverkusen two ahead on 57 minutes.
Bayer Leverkusen had 18 shots to the visitors' 12, 60% of the 30 attempts in the match. Bayer Leverkusen had 11 off target and 1 blocked, the visitors 6 off target and 3 blocked. The home side had 14 attempts from inside the box, to RB Leipzig's 7. That left 4 from outside the area for Bayer Leverkusen, and 5 for RB Leipzig.
The home side put 6 on target to RB Leipzig's 3, an on-target rate of 33% against 25%. Bayer Leverkusen scored with two of their six on target. RB Leipzig did not score from their three on target.
There were five bookings.
Bayer Leverkusen led 1-0 at half time. The second half produced one goal.
Bayer Leverkusen are fifth on seven points from four matches. Their record reads 2 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat, with a goal difference of +5. RB Leipzig are ninth on six points from four matches. Their record reads 2 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats, with a goal difference of +4.
The match was played on matchday 4. Robert Schröder, Germany refereed.
Match at a glance
- Full time: Bayer Leverkusen 2-0 RB Leipzig
- Competition: German Bundesliga
- Date: 20 September 2026
- Referee: Robert Schröder, Germany
Shooting breakdown
| Statistic | Bayer Leverkusen | RB Leipzig |
|---|---|---|
| Total shots | 18 | 12 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 3 |
| Shots off target | 11 | 6 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 3 |
| Shots inside the box | 14 | 7 |
| Shots outside the box | 4 | 5 |
| Corner Kicks | 9 | 6 |
| Throw In | 0 | 0 |
| Free Kick | 0 | 0 |
| Goal Kick | 0 | 0 |
| Penalty | 0 | 0 |
| Substitution | 3 | 5 |
| Attacks | 77 | 102 |
| Dangerous Attacks | 45 | 44 |
| On Target | 6 | 3 |
| Off Target | 12 | 9 |
| Fouls | 12 | 8 |
| Offsides | 1 | 1 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 3 |
| Saves | 3 | 4 |
| Passes Total | 484 | 470 |
| Passes Accurate | 414 | 410 |
