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Hofmann scores twice as Leverkusen tops Crete in Europa League

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 22, 2026, 6:48 PM

Last updated Oct 22, 2026

Hofmann scores twice as Leverkusen tops Crete in Europa League

Summary

Jonas Hofmann scored two goals as Bayer Leverkusen secured a 2-0 victory over OFI Crete in the Europa League match on October 22, 2026. Hofmann opened the scoring in the 35th minute, capitalizing on a rebound from a blocked shot by Afonso Moreira. He added a second goal just three minutes later with a finish assisted by Malik Tillman. This game marked Hofmann's return to the Europa League after being added to the squad due to an injury to Martin Terrier. With this win, Leverkusen remains unbeaten in the competition, sitting at the top of the standings with three victories in as many matches.

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•Hofmann scores first goal in the 35th minute.
•He adds a second goal shortly after, in the 38th minute.
•Leverkusen remains unbeaten in Europa League play.
•The team is at the top of their group standings.
•Hofmann was added to the squad due to Martin Terrier's injury.

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6:48 PMYahoo Sports — Hofmann scores brace in Europa League return as Leverkusen beat Crete

What they're saying

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Jonas Hofmann celebrated his return to the Europa League with a brace as Bayer Leverkusen defeated OFI Crete 2-0 on Thursday. Hofmann wasn't named by coach Carles Martinez to Leverkusen's 23-man Europa League squad at the start of the season.
— Yahoo Sports

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