1. FC Köln 1-2 Bayer 04 Leverkusen: Bundesliga Match Report

1. FC Köln 1-2 Bayer 04 Leverkusen: Bundesliga Match Report

Bayer 04 Leverkusen claimed a 2-1 win against 1. FC Köln in the Bundesliga. Full match report with half-time analysis and key talking points.

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David O'Brien

Published 29 April 2026

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Bundesliga — 1. FC Köln vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen

Bayer 04 Leverkusen claimed a 2-1 win against 1. FC Köln in the Bundesliga on Saturday 25 April 2026.

First Half

The teams went into the break at 0-1. The visitors took the initiative early on.

Second Half

The second period proved decisive as the game opened up. Bayer 04 Leverkusen showed the greater quality to earn all three points.

Match Facts

  • Full-Time: 1. FC Köln 1 — Bayer 04 Leverkusen 2
  • Half-Time: 0 — 1
  • Competition: Bundesliga

Implications

Bayer 04 Leverkusen will look to build on this result in their upcoming fixtures, while 1. FC Köln will need to regroup quickly.

Statistics sourced from OpenLigaDB. Analysis by the Planete Football editorial team.

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