7 December 2016 at 19:45
Match Summary
Bayer Leverkusen defeated Monaco 3:0. The match was played in UEFA Champions League 2016. Goals were scored by V. Yurchenko 30′, J. Brandt 48′, M. De Sanctis 82′ (o.g.). 4 yellow cards were shown. Bayer Leverkusen had 48% possession while Monaco held 52%. Bayer Leverkusen had 12 shots (6 on target) compared to 11 (0 on target) for Monaco. Bayer Leverkusen made 3 substitutions, Monaco made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between Bayer Leverkusen and Monaco — 3 goals and 4 cards recorded during the match.
Match Statistics
Bayer Leverkusen had 48% possession against Monaco's 52%. Bayer Leverkusen registered 12 shots (6 on target) while Monaco managed 11 (0 on target). Corner kicks: 7–5. Fouls committed: 18–11.
Lineups
Bayer Leverkusen lined up in a 4-4-2 formation under R. Schmidt, while Monaco deployed a 4-4-2 under Leonardo Jardim.
Defensive Solidity
Bayer Leverkusen deploy 3 defenders rated — on average, against Monaco's 4-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
Bayer Leverkusen field 4 midfielders averaging —, versus Monaco's 4 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
Bayer Leverkusen start 3 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for Monaco averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Substitutes
Coach: R. Schmidt
Substitutes
Coach: Leonardo Jardim
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Bayer Leverkusen have recorded 2 wins, 1 draws and 3 defeats. Monaco show 4 wins, 1 draws and 1 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Bayer Leverkusen vs Monaco Head to Head Results
Bayer Leverkusen and Monaco have met 4 times — Bayer Leverkusen won 0, Monaco won 3, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2014. Monaco leads the head-to-head with 3 victories from 4 meetings. A combined 9 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.25 per match (3 for the home side, 6 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 2 matches (50%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 1 games (25%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Monaco are currently unbeaten in the last 4 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–3 in 2023.
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Recent Meetings (4)
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