Match story
- SC Freiburg fired more attempts (9 vs 7 shots).
- Bayer Leverkusen held more of the ball (69% possession).
Bayer Leverkusen defeated SC Freiburg 0-1 in Bundesliga. The fixture is part of the Regular Season - 29 stage in the 2019 season. The match was played at Schwarzwald-Stadion in Freiburg im Breisgau. M. Fritz officiated the match. The full-time result capped a SC Freiburg vs Bayer Leverkusen meeting in Bundesliga with detailed post-match statistics available on Sportra. This match centre covers lineups, live events, player ratings, team statistics, xG, head-to-head history, and related news for SC Freiburg and Bayer Leverkusen. On Sportra you can view xG, lineups, match statistics, events, player ratings, predictions, head-to-head history, and related news for this fixture.
BundesligaRecorded meetings: 11 (available previous meetings, not necessarily all-time).
Bayer Leverkusen defeated SC Freiburg 0-1 in Bundesliga. The fixture is part of the Regular Season - 29 stage in the 2019 season. The match was played at Schwarzwald-Stadion in Freiburg im Breisgau. M. Fritz officiated the match. The full-time result capped a SC Freiburg vs Bayer Leverkusen meeting in Bundesliga with detailed post-match statistics available on Sportra. This match centre covers lineups, live events, player ratings, team statistics, xG, head-to-head history, and related news for SC Freiburg and Bayer Leverkusen. On Sportra you can view xG, lineups, match statistics, events, player ratings, predictions, head-to-head history, and related news for this fixture.
BundesligaRecorded meetings: 11 (available previous meetings, not necessarily all-time).
Malik Tillman failed to make his desired impact at Bayer Leverkusen last season, and is willing to leave the Bundesliga club after one year. The post Tillman remains open to Leverkusen exit after ‘worst’ season of his career appeared first on SoccerNews.
"Personally, it didn’t affect me all that much. Balogun is an important player for us and for the team. Looking back, though, something like that shouldn’t happen. A red card is a red card and it should stand. I don’t know who exerted how much influence in the situation. But when there is a suspension following a red card, you shouldn’t go back afterward, reopen the discussion and change the decision." — U.S. midfielder Malik Tillman, reflecting on Folarin Balogun's lifted red-card suspension at the 2026 World Cup in an interview with the Kölner Stadt-Anzeiger. The post What They’re Saying: Malik Tillman appeared first on Soccer America.
Chelsea have imposed a strict deadline for Enzo Fernandez’s transfer (PA Wire) Chelsea have told Manchester City that they need to reach an agreement to sign Enzo Fernandez for £120 million by 5pm on Friday, according to reports. City have identified Fernandez as their next marquee midfield signing after completing a £116m deal for Elliot Anderson earlier this summer. Enzo Maresca also faces the prospect of losing Rodri after Barcelona submitted an improved £51.3m [€60m] for Spain’s World Cup-winning captain this week. According to The Athletic, Chelsea are not prepared to wait on City and have informed their Premier League rivals that their £120m asking price for Fernandez will only hold until 5pm on Friday afternoon. Get the latest transfer news every morning Sign up to our daily football newsletter for personalised updates on who your team is trying to sign and who won't be around next season. The report claims that Chelsea will keep Fernandez at Stamford Bridge if City are unable to reach an agreement before their deadline. Fernandez had a strong relationship with Maresca during their time together at Chelsea and speaking in March, the Argentine criticised the club over the Italian’s sudden exit. Enzo Fernandez had a strong relationship with Enzo Maresca during their time together at Chelsea (AP) ‘I don’t understand it either,’ Fernandez told Mexican broadcaster TUDN. ‘Sometimes there are things that we as players don’t understand, how and in what way they try to manage things. ‘Obviously, it was a departure that hurt us a lot because we had an identity. He gave us an order, even though, as is the way of football, sometimes it’s good and bad. ‘But he always had a very clear identity when it came to training and playing, and obviously his departure hurt us a lot, especially in the middle of the season, it cuts everything short.’ Speaking last month, Xabi Alonso made it clear that he wants Fernandez to remain at Chelsea. ‘Yes we have spoken. But as you can imagine what we have spoken remains private,’ Alonso said. For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Comment now Comments Add Metro as a Preferred Source on Google Add as preferred source
PSG and Aston Villa face off in a blockbuster 2026 UEFA Super Cup final. Find out the confirmed lineups for this huge match here. Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa meet for the 2026 UEFA Super Cup, kicking off the European season before either side has played a domestic match. The clash goes ahead at the Stadion Salzburg in Austria, with kickoff set for 3:00 p.m. ET. Both clubs earned their place in Salzburg as continental champions. PSG lifted the Champions League after beating Arsenal on penalties in the final, while Aston Villa claimed the Europa League with a 3-0 win over SC Freiburg. Fitness will play a major role in how both managers set up. PSG entered the match with several key names — including Achraf Hakimi, Ousmane Dembélé, Désiré Doué, Bradley Barcola, Fabián Ruiz, Lucas Hernández and Warren Zaïre-Emery — all listed as doubtful, yet some of them will play either from the start or from the Bench. Aston Villa, meanwhile, will be without Leon Bailey, Chrislain Manzambi and André Onana entirely, while Emiliano Martínez, Ezri Konsa, and Ollie Watkins are all ruled out, as they are resting after their World Cup campaigns. Paris Saint-Germain 🆚 Aston Villa in Salzburg…⚽️ 21:00 CET, Wednesday 12 August 2026#SuperCup pic.twitter.com/KO8NY2P5RZ— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) August 10, 2026 PSG confirmed lineup With so many first-choice options unavailable, Luis Enrique is expected to lean on a mix of squad depth and academy talent behind a settled backline. The confirmed XI (4-3-3): Safonov; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes; Zaire-Emery, Vitinha, Neves; Akliouche, Doue, Kvaratskhelia. Aston Villa confirmed lineup With Martínez out for the game, Marco Bizot will start between the posts, while Brian Madjo will take the attack in place of Watkins. The projected XI (4-3-3): Bizot; Cash, Lindelof, Torres, Maatsen; Kamara, Gomes, Hemmings; Buendia, McGinn, and Madjo.
Arsenal have been handed encouragement in their pursuit of Bayer Leverkusen striker Christian Kofane, with the player’s agent claiming Mikel Arteta is a major admirer of the highly rated 20-year-old. Kofane enjoyed a breakout season in Germany, producing five goals and four assists in the Bundesliga and impressing Arsenal directly during their Champions League meetings […] The post Agent confirms Arsenal are in “pole position” to complete £85m striker signing appeared first on CaughtOffside.
Plus: players whose names appear in their clubs, big leaps and the top tier short of title-winning managersMail us with your all of your questions and answers“Which footballer has played for the most clubs?” asks Paul Gage.Surprisingly, throughout the more than two decades of the Knowledge, this question has not been answered before. But, fear not, it will be now.Arsenal: Alan Sunderland, Tony Alexander AdamsChelsea: Michael Essien; Ruben Ira Loftus-CheekCeltic: Carlton Michael ColeLeeds: Eddie LewisLeicester: Kasper Peter SchmeichelWest Ham: Matthew UpsonBen Barnett (Barnet) 1993-94Lewis Bradford (Bradford City) 1940sArthur Blackburn (Blackburn Rovers) 1899Ronnie Bolton (Bolton Wanderers) 1898Frank Burton (Burton Swifts) 1898Jimmy Shields (South Shields) 1961 Continue reading...
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Malik Tillman failed to make his desired impact at Bayer Leverkusen last season, and is willing to leave the Bundesliga club after one year. The post Tillman remains open to Leverkusen exit after ‘worst’ season of his career appeared first on SoccerNews.
"Personally, it didn’t affect me all that much. Balogun is an important player for us and for the team. Looking back, though, something like that shouldn’t happen. A red card is a red card and it should stand. I don’t know who exerted how much influence in the situation. But when there is a suspension following a red card, you shouldn’t go back afterward, reopen the discussion and change the decision." — U.S. midfielder Malik Tillman, reflecting on Folarin Balogun's lifted red-card suspension at the 2026 World Cup in an interview with the Kölner Stadt-Anzeiger. The post What They’re Saying: Malik Tillman appeared first on Soccer America.
Chelsea have imposed a strict deadline for Enzo Fernandez’s transfer (PA Wire) Chelsea have told Manchester City that they need to reach an agreement to sign Enzo Fernandez for £120 million by 5pm on Friday, according to reports. City have identified Fernandez as their next marquee midfield signing after completing a £116m deal for Elliot Anderson earlier this summer. Enzo Maresca also faces the prospect of losing Rodri after Barcelona submitted an improved £51.3m [€60m] for Spain’s World Cup-winning captain this week. According to The Athletic, Chelsea are not prepared to wait on City and have informed their Premier League rivals that their £120m asking price for Fernandez will only hold until 5pm on Friday afternoon. Get the latest transfer news every morning Sign up to our daily football newsletter for personalised updates on who your team is trying to sign and who won't be around next season. The report claims that Chelsea will keep Fernandez at Stamford Bridge if City are unable to reach an agreement before their deadline. Fernandez had a strong relationship with Maresca during their time together at Chelsea and speaking in March, the Argentine criticised the club over the Italian’s sudden exit. Enzo Fernandez had a strong relationship with Enzo Maresca during their time together at Chelsea (AP) ‘I don’t understand it either,’ Fernandez told Mexican broadcaster TUDN. ‘Sometimes there are things that we as players don’t understand, how and in what way they try to manage things. ‘Obviously, it was a departure that hurt us a lot because we had an identity. He gave us an order, even though, as is the way of football, sometimes it’s good and bad. ‘But he always had a very clear identity when it came to training and playing, and obviously his departure hurt us a lot, especially in the middle of the season, it cuts everything short.’ Speaking last month, Xabi Alonso made it clear that he wants Fernandez to remain at Chelsea. ‘Yes we have spoken. But as you can imagine what we have spoken remains private,’ Alonso said. For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Comment now Comments Add Metro as a Preferred Source on Google Add as preferred source
PSG and Aston Villa face off in a blockbuster 2026 UEFA Super Cup final. Find out the confirmed lineups for this huge match here. Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa meet for the 2026 UEFA Super Cup, kicking off the European season before either side has played a domestic match. The clash goes ahead at the Stadion Salzburg in Austria, with kickoff set for 3:00 p.m. ET. Both clubs earned their place in Salzburg as continental champions. PSG lifted the Champions League after beating Arsenal on penalties in the final, while Aston Villa claimed the Europa League with a 3-0 win over SC Freiburg. Fitness will play a major role in how both managers set up. PSG entered the match with several key names — including Achraf Hakimi, Ousmane Dembélé, Désiré Doué, Bradley Barcola, Fabián Ruiz, Lucas Hernández and Warren Zaïre-Emery — all listed as doubtful, yet some of them will play either from the start or from the Bench. Aston Villa, meanwhile, will be without Leon Bailey, Chrislain Manzambi and André Onana entirely, while Emiliano Martínez, Ezri Konsa, and Ollie Watkins are all ruled out, as they are resting after their World Cup campaigns. Paris Saint-Germain 🆚 Aston Villa in Salzburg…⚽️ 21:00 CET, Wednesday 12 August 2026#SuperCup pic.twitter.com/KO8NY2P5RZ— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) August 10, 2026 PSG confirmed lineup With so many first-choice options unavailable, Luis Enrique is expected to lean on a mix of squad depth and academy talent behind a settled backline. The confirmed XI (4-3-3): Safonov; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes; Zaire-Emery, Vitinha, Neves; Akliouche, Doue, Kvaratskhelia. Aston Villa confirmed lineup With Martínez out for the game, Marco Bizot will start between the posts, while Brian Madjo will take the attack in place of Watkins. The projected XI (4-3-3): Bizot; Cash, Lindelof, Torres, Maatsen; Kamara, Gomes, Hemmings; Buendia, McGinn, and Madjo.
Arsenal have been handed encouragement in their pursuit of Bayer Leverkusen striker Christian Kofane, with the player’s agent claiming Mikel Arteta is a major admirer of the highly rated 20-year-old. Kofane enjoyed a breakout season in Germany, producing five goals and four assists in the Bundesliga and impressing Arsenal directly during their Champions League meetings […] The post Agent confirms Arsenal are in “pole position” to complete £85m striker signing appeared first on CaughtOffside.
Plus: players whose names appear in their clubs, big leaps and the top tier short of title-winning managersMail us with your all of your questions and answers“Which footballer has played for the most clubs?” asks Paul Gage.Surprisingly, throughout the more than two decades of the Knowledge, this question has not been answered before. But, fear not, it will be now.Arsenal: Alan Sunderland, Tony Alexander AdamsChelsea: Michael Essien; Ruben Ira Loftus-CheekCeltic: Carlton Michael ColeLeeds: Eddie LewisLeicester: Kasper Peter SchmeichelWest Ham: Matthew UpsonBen Barnett (Barnet) 1993-94Lewis Bradford (Bradford City) 1940sArthur Blackburn (Blackburn Rovers) 1899Ronnie Bolton (Bolton Wanderers) 1898Frank Burton (Burton Swifts) 1898Jimmy Shields (South Shields) 1961 Continue reading...
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