FC Köln vs. Bayer 04 Leverkusen – Highlights from Matchday 9 of the 2026/27 Bundesliga season!
Leverkusen showed why they are one of the most dangerous teams in Germany. A fast start, a late killer goal from Schick, and a dramatic late reply from Köln – but it was not enough to stop the visitors.
Final score: 1. FC Köln 1-2 Bayer 04 Leverkusen
Watch the Bundesliga highlights of 1. FC Köln vs. Bayer 04 Leverkusen from Matchday 9 of the 2026/27 season!
Goals Summary
| Minute | Scorer | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 7' | Garcia | 0-1 |
| 85' | Schick | 0-2 |
| 90+2' | El Mala | 1-2 |
First Half: Leverkusen Strike Early
Leverkusen did not need time to get into the game. After just 7 minutes, Garcia opened the scoring to make it 0-1.
It was the perfect start for the visitors. Köln were still trying to find their rhythm when Leverkusen pressed high, won the ball back quickly, and punished the home side with a clinical finish.
After the goal, Köln tried to react. They pushed forward, looked for spaces on the wings, and tried to put pressure on Leverkusen's defence. But Leverkusen stayed compact, controlled the midfield, and kept the lead until the break.
At half-time, the feeling was clear: Köln needed a big change, Leverkusen needed just to manage the game.
Second Half: Schick Kills The Game, El Mala Gives Hope
The second half was more intense. Köln came out with more energy, pushed higher, and created more chances. The home crowd was behind them, hoping for an equaliser.
But in football, the team that does not score, gets punished. In the 85th minute, Patrik Schick scored the second goal for Leverkusen to make it 0-2.
It looked like the game was over.
Then came the drama. In the 90+2' minute, El Mala pulled one back for Köln to make it 1-2. The stadium exploded. Köln pushed for the equaliser in the last seconds, but Leverkusen held on and took all three points.
Key Moments of the Match
7' - 0-1 Garcia: Fast start from Leverkusen. Early pressure, early goal. Köln caught cold.
45' - 70' - Köln Pressure: The home side dominated possession in spells, but without a clear finish in the final third.
85' - 0-2 Schick: The killer goal. Experience and quality in front of goal. Leverkusen looked to have sealed the win.
90+2' - 1-2 El Mala: Late hope for Köln. Great fighting spirit until the final whistle, but too late to change the result.
What This Result Means
For Bayer Leverkusen: Another important away win. They continue to show they can win even when they are not at their best. Early goal, solid defence, and a clinical striker in Schick – that is the formula for a title challenge.
For FC Köln: A painful defeat, but there are positives. They never gave up, they fought until 90+2', and El Mala's late goal shows this team has character. They need to start faster in the next matches – conceding after 7 minutes makes every game much harder.
Match Facts
Competition: Bundesliga – Matchday 9 – 2026/27 Season
Stadium: RheinEnergieSTADION, Cologne
Final Score: FC Köln 1-2 Bayer 04 Leverkusen
Goals: Garcia (7'), Schick (85'), El Mala (90+2')
Watch Full Highlights
Watch the full highlights of FC Köln vs. Bayer 04 Leverkusen in the video above, including all three goals and the best chances from Matchday 9.
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