Rot-Weiss Essen vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen, DFB-Pokal 2020-21 ROUND OF 16
-
Match Preview
Rot-Weiss Essen vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen — DFB-Pokal at Stadion Essen.
- Rot-Weiss Essen 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
- Bayer 04 Leverkusen 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Aarne Aarnink
- Referee Robert Wessel
- Referee Daniel Schlager
- Referee Marcel Unger
- Referee Tobias Reichel
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetingsRecent Form
Date Opponent H/A Score Result 02 Feb Bayer 04 Leverkusen H 2–1 W 23 Dec TSV Fortuna 95 Dusseldorf H 3–2 W 14 Sep Arminia Bielefeld H 1–0 W Date Opponent H/A Score Result 02 Feb Rot-Weiss Essen A 1–2 L 30 Jan RB Leipzig A 0–1 L 23 Jan VfL Wolfsburg H 0–1 L 19 Jan Borussia Dortmund H 2–1 W 15 Jan 1. FC Union Berlin A 0–1 L 12 Jan Eintracht Frankfurt H 4–1 W Key Stats
100% Both Teams to Score
H2H (1 games)100% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history0% Clean Sheets
Rot-Weiss Essen this season50% Clean Sheets
Bayer 04 Leverkusen this season -
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Rot-Weiss Essen to score. At the same time, Bayer 04 Leverkusen does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Lukas Hradecky suffering a number of foals already.
- 10' Rot-Weiss Essen seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 13' The referee shows Bayer 04 Leverkusen player a Yellow card on 13.
- 18' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 23' It’s high time Christian Neidhardt made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 28' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 33' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Rot-Weiss Essen needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 38' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Bayer 04 Leverkusen that had 530 games and scored 625 goals.
- 43' Cedric Harenbrock has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 1 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 44' Moussa Diaby has so much to prove this time. He replaces Karim Bellarabi on 44 minute.
- 46' Time for substitution for Bayer 04 Leverkusen. Patrik Schick is replaced by Wendell.
- 51' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 56' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 56 minutes.
- 61' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 62' Time for substitution for Rot-Weiss Essen. Isaiah Young is replaced by Oguzhan Kefkir.
- 67' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 72' It looks like no one’s ball. Bayer 04 Leverkusen is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 77' Rot-Weiss Essen is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 79' The supporters are chanting for Jan Neuwirt. He replaces Kevin Grund on 79 minute.
- 81' Leon Bailey is having his name booked by the referee on 81.
- 86' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Bayer 04 Leverkusen.
-
Rot-Weiss Essen
Starting XI-
18
Amara Conde ↓ Oguzhan Kefkir 62'
- 1
- 6
-
5
Marco Kehl-Gomez C ↓ Marcel Platzek 105'
- 3
- 11
- 30
- 14
- 24
-
7
Kevin Grund ↓ Jan Neuwirt 79'
-
21
Sandro Plechaty ↓ Cedric Harenbrock 105'
Bench- 16
-
34
Jonas Hildebrandt ↑ 62'
- 4
- 10
-
38
Oguzhan Kefkir ↑ 62'
- 22
-
8
Cedric Harenbrock ↑ 105'
-
29
Jan Neuwirt ↑ 79'
-
9
Marcel Platzek ↑ 105'
Coach Christian NeidhardtBayer 04 Leverkusen
Starting XI- 24
- 20
- 13
-
9
Leon Bailey ↓ Jeremie Frimpong 114'
-
38
Karim Bellarabi ↓ Moussa Diaby 44'
- 1
- 6
- 10
-
14
Patrik Schick ↓ Wendell 46'
- 25
- 12
Bench- 22
-
19
Moussa Diaby ↑ 44'
- 5
- 16
-
18
Wendell ↑ 46'
- 21
- 36
-
30
Jeremie Frimpong ↑ 114'
-
27
Florian Wirtz ↑ 46'
Coach Peter Bosz -
18
-
Head to Head
Rot-Weiss Essen Form
Bayer 04 Leverkusen Form
2021-02-02 Rot-Weiss Essen 2–1 Bayer 04 Leverkusen L 2021-01-30 RB Leipzig 1–0 Bayer 04 Leverkusen L 2021-01-23 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 0–1 VfL Wolfsburg L 2021-01-19 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 2–1 Borussia Dortmund W 2021-01-15 1. FC Union Berlin 1–0 Bayer 04 Leverkusen L 2021-01-12 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 4–1 Eintracht Frankfurt W