Match Report
In the standings it was Manchester City 8th on 16 points, Bayer 04 Leverkusen 16th on 12 — separated by 4. Recent form flatters Bayer 04 Leverkusen's table spot — 6th league-wide over the last five rounds while sitting 16th. In league terms the two rates read 1.88/1.13 for Manchester City and 1.63/1.75 for Bayer 04 Leverkusen (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.69.
Bayer 04 Leverkusen came in having won three on the spin.
Etihad Stadium, capacity 53,400, hosted the game. On the scoreboard, Bayer 04 Leverkusen led 1-0 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 0-2.
Goal scorers
Bayer 04 Leverkusen: Patrik Schick (54'), Alejandro Grimaldo (23')
Key stats
Possession: Manchester City 55% · Bayer 04 Leverkusen 45% · Total shots: 19-7 · On target: 7-2 · Corners: 9-3