Bayer Leverkusen vs NK Celje Highlights - September 16, 2026

Bayer Leverkusen beat NK Celje 2-0 in Europa League on September 16, 2026. The match was played at BayArena.

Facundo Medina (74') scored for Bayer Leverkusen. An own goal from Svit Seslar also went down on the scoresheet.

Their previous five had brought 3 wins, 1 draws and 1 defeats. That run had left Bayer Leverkusen 2 games without defeat.

They had won 1, drawn 2 and lost 2 in their previous five.

A block denied Moussa Diaby on 1 minutes. Patrik Schick shot wide for Bayer Leverkusen on 9 minutes.

Soon after, Martin Terrier forced a save for Bayer Leverkusen on 12 minutes. Lucas Vázquez saw a shot blocked (13').

Shortly afterwards, the keeper had to be alert to keep out Edmond Tapsoba’s effort (15').

An own goal from Svit Seslar followed on 15 minutes. Moments later, Aleix García tested the goalkeeper for Bayer Leverkusen (20').

Aleix García forced a save for Bayer Leverkusen on 25 minutes.

After the break, the keeper had to be alert to keep out Facundo Medina’s effort (51').

Yaya Dukuly could not find the target for NK Celje (57'). Afonso Moreira tested the goalkeeper for Bayer Leverkusen (73').

Soon after, Facundo Medina scored for Bayer Leverkusen on 74 minutes after a pass from Aleix García.

A block denied Blaz Kramer on 78 minutes.

Shortly afterwards, Christian Kofane sent an effort off target for Bayer Leverkusen (79').

Substitutions: Bayer Leverkusen 5, NK Celje 4.

Bayer Leverkusen controlled 56% of possession. Bayer Leverkusen had 17 shots with 8 on target, while NK Celje had 5 and 3.

Goalkeeper saves: Bayer Leverkusen 3, NK Celje 7. Corners: Bayer Leverkusen 6, NK Celje 2.

Bayer Leverkusen completed the most passes, 619 in total at 88.2% accuracy.