7 December 2016 at 19:45

Referee: Gediminas Mazeika

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.

Bayer Leverkusen
Monaco
Kick Off
V. Yurchenko

assist: Wendell

30′
Half Time
J. Brandt

assist: H. Çalhanoğlu

48′
H. ÇalhanoğluC. Aránguiz
67′
67′
BoschiliaA. Traoré
J. BrandtR. Kruse
71′
V. YurchenkoB. Henrichs
76′
76′
C. JeanV. Germain
79′
G. CarrilloT. Lemar
M. De Sanctis

Own Goal

82′
Full Time

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.

6Shots on Goal0
5Shots off Goal7
12Total Shots11
1Blocked Shots4
9Shots insidebox6
4Shots outsidebox5
18Fouls11
7Corner Kicks5
4Offsides1
48%Ball Possession52%
1Yellow Cards3
0Red Cards0
0Goalkeeper Saves4
437Total passes477
336Passes accurate367
77%Passes %77%

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.

Bayer Leverkusen4-4-24-4-2Monaco
GKDEFMIDFWD
28Özcan6Dragović23Costa18Wendell16Jedvaj15Baumgar.35Yurchen.11Kießling7Hernánd.10Çalhano.19Brandt16Sanctis24Raggi38Touré34Diallo5Jemerson35N'Doram7Dirar8Moutinho28Jean26Boschil.11Carrillo

Substitutes

Coach: R. Schmidt

Substitutes

Coach: Leonardo Jardim

Bayer LeverkusenPosition StrengthMonaco
Bayer Leverkusen4-4-2
28GoalkeeperR. Özcan
6DefenderA. Dragović
18DefenderWendell
16DefenderT. Jedvaj
23MidfielderD. da Costa
15MidfielderJ. Baumgartlinger
35MidfielderV. Yurchenko
19MidfielderJ. Brandt
11ForwardS. Kießling
7ForwardJ. Hernández
10ForwardH. Çalhanoğlu
Monaco4-4-2
16GoalkeeperM. De Sanctis
24DefenderA. Raggi
38DefenderA. Touré
34DefenderA. Diallo
5DefenderJemerson
35MidfielderK. N'Doram
7MidfielderN. Dirar
8MidfielderJoão Moutinho
26MidfielderBoschilia
28ForwardC. Jean
11ForwardG. Carrillo

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.

Bayer Leverkusen

LLWWDL

Monaco

DLWWWW

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.

0

Bayer Leverkusen

1

Drawn

3

Monaco

Goals: 3Goals: 6

Recent Meetings (4)

16 Feb 2023Bayer Leverkusen2 – 3Monaco
27 Sept 2016Monaco1 – 1Bayer Leverkusen
26 Nov 2014Bayer Leverkusen0 – 1Monaco
16 Sept 2014Monaco1 – 0Bayer Leverkusen
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 23 Apr 2026