Bayer Leverkusen thrashed Le Poznan 4-0 to claim all three points.

The UEFA Europa League league-phase encounter took place on 15 October 2026 at the Municipal Stadium-Poznan in Poland. Lech Poznan hosted Bayer Leverkusen, looking to earn a result on home turf, while the German side arrived intent on extending their European campaign.

How it unfolded

The first breakthrough arrived in the 29th minute when Patrik Schick stepped up to convert a penalty, sending his left-footed shot to the bottom right corner and giving Bayer a 1-0 lead. Just three minutes later, Malik Tillman added a second, finishing a close-range effort with his right foot to make it 2-0.

Lech Poznan’s hopes of a comeback were dented further when, in the 40th minute, Mateusz Skrzypczak was shown a yellow card for a bad foul. The following minute proved decisive: Schick scored his second penalty of the afternoon, this time to the bottom left corner, pushing Bayer’s advantage to 3-0.

The second half saw Bayer maintain control despite a booking for Robert Andrich in the 68th minute, again for a bad foul. Moussa Diaby also received a yellow card in the 80th minute for a similar infringement. The home side’s resistance was finally broken in the 88th minute when Ibrahim Maza struck from the centre of the box, his right-footed shot finding the bottom right corner. The chance was created by Afonso Moreira, whose assist completed Bayer’s 4-0 tally.

Standout performers

Patrik Schick was the standout scorer, converting two penalties and accounting for half of Bayer’s goals. Malik Tillman contributed a close-range finish, while Ibrahim Maza added a late strike, assisted by Afonso Moreira, who provided the decisive pass.

Match facts

  • Final score: Lech Poznan 0-4 Bayer Leverkusen
  • Scorers: Patrik Schick (29’, 41’ pen), Malik Tillman (32’), Ibrahim Maza (88’) – assist by Afonso Moreira
  • Bookings: Mateusz Skrzypczak (Lech Poznan, 40’), Robert Andrich (Bayer Leverkusen, 68’), Moussa Diaby (Bayer Leverkusen, 80’)
  • Venue: Municipal Stadium-Poznan, Poznan

What it means

The comprehensive win hands Bayer Leverkusen three points and a strong statement in the Europa League league phase, while Lech Poznan return home without points, highlighting the challenge they face in securing results in the competition.