Bayer Leverkusen vs. 1. FC Köln - News - December 13, 2025

Aleix Garcia - Seven crosses in draw Garcia registered one shot (zero on goal), seven crosses (two accurate) and four corners in Wednesday's 2-2 draw versus Newcastle United. In addition, he was given a yellow card in...

Impact Garcia was very active in the midfield, completing a game-high 76 passes. Defensively, he put in an impressive performance with one tackle, three interceptions, and six recoveries. He now has nine interceptions in the Champions League this season while also scoring two goals, highlighting his well-rounded play from midfield. While he has yet to register a Champions League assist, he continues to be one of Leverkusen's primary corner takers alongside Alejandro Grimaldo and has delivered five accurate crosses in the competition, showing additional creative upside. Garcia has played the full 90 minutes in Leverkusen's last six matches and continues to be a cornerstone of their midfield at both ends of the pitch.

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Ibrahim Maza - Assists in creative display Maza assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Wednesday's 2-2 draw versus Newcastle United.

Impact Maza was an inventive presence in the midfield for Leverkusen, standing out with his chance creation, accuracy, successful dribbling, and an assist to Alejandro Grimaldo. He has been a crucial player for Leverkusen since transferring from Hertha BSC in June, having now started their last eight matches across all competitions. He has contributed to a goal in four of his last five games and has recorded 16 successful dribbles this season. While he does not play a major defensive role in Leverkusen's midfield, he remains one of their key players on the ball and has shown no signs of slowing down going forward.

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Alex Grimaldo - Scores in draw Grimaldo scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), eight crosses (two accurate) and four corners in Wednesday's 2-2 draw versus Newcastle United.

Impact Grimaldo finished a very well-taken goal, assisted by Ibrahim Maza, to tie the score late in the match. His creative performance was impressive once again, creating four chances while also contributing defensively with three tackles. The Leverkusen left wing-back has continued to be one of the team's most well-rounded players, recording nine goals and five assists in just 20 matches across all competitions this season. That total leaves him only two goal contributions shy of last season's output despite playing 28 fewer matches. Grimaldo has clearly found his best form, playing the full 90 minutes in every game and remaining a key piece for Leverkusen at both ends of the pitch.

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Mark Flekken - Concedes two in draw Flekken registered four saves and allowed two goals in Wednesday's 2-2 draw versus Newcastle United. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 51st minute.

Impact Flekken had a big role to play against Newcastle, who registered 13 shots with five on target. Newcastle's opening goal came from the penalty spot after Flekken fouled Newcastle forward Nick Woltemade inside the box. He had been in good form in the Champions League prior to this match, keeping clean sheets in his previous two appearances, but he struggled to carry that momentum into this game. The mistake proved costly and shifted the momentum early in the second half. Flekken will look to bounce back in his next Champions League fixture against Olympiacos, who have struggled this season with just one win and six goals scored in the competition.

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Bayer Leverkusen vs. 1. FC Köln - News: Dec 13, 2025

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