Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs Newcastle United — Pass Map

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Bayer 04 Leverkusen 2 – 2 Newcastle United

Champions League · 11 Dec 2025

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High xG assisted

Tactical Themes

Leverkusen's midfield metronome

A. García completed 76 passes with 93.8% accuracy across 94 touches, dominating possession in the center. His volume and precision were essential to controlling tempo and building attacks from deep.

Newcastle's creative heartbeat

B. Guimarães recorded 5 key passes and 0.4 expected assists in midfield. He functioned as the primary creative link between Newcastle's defense and attacking players.

Thiaw anchors Newcastle's defense

M. Thiaw tallied 16 combined tackles, interceptions, recoveries, and clearances across the backline. His work rate was fundamental to denying Leverkusen dangerous possession in dangerous areas.

Limited impact from the bench

N. Tella managed just 0.007 expected assists with no key passes in 19 minutes off the bench. His brief cameo failed to generate attacking thrust when Leverkusen needed late momentum.