Leverkusen secures 2-1 derby victory at Cologne
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Last updated Nov 8, 2026
Bayer Leverkusen won a spirited 2-1 derby against Cologne on November 8, 2026. Aleix Garcia opened the scoring with a free-kick in the 7th minute, followed by a late goal from Patrik Schick in the 85th minute. Despite a consolation goal from Cologne's Said El Mala in stoppage time, the hosts could not equalize. The win moves Leverkusen up to fifth place in the Bundesliga, while Cologne sits 15th, just above relegation spots. The match featured intense moments, including 11 yellow cards, reflecting the fierce rivalry between the two clubs.
- •Bayer Leverkusen wins 2-1 at Cologne on November 8, 2026.
- •Aleix Garcia scored the first goal in the 7th minute.
- •Patrik Schick added a second goal in the 85th minute.
- •Said El Mala scored a late consolation for Cologne.
- •Leverkusen moves to fifth, Cologne is 15th in the Bundesliga.
- 4:38 PMYahoo Sports — Garcia, Schick take Leverkusen to derby win at Cologne
- 4:33 PMYahoo Sports — Leverkusen win derby 2-1 at Cologne
"An early goal from Aleix García and a late strike from Patrik Schick gave Bayer Leverkusen the bragging rights after a 2-1 derby win at neighbours Cologne on Sunday. Leverkusen moved up to fifth in the Bundesliga table ahead of the international break while Cologne are 15th, just above the relegation places.
"Goals from Aleix Garcia and Patrik Schick took Bayer Leverkusen to a tense 2-1 derby win at Cologne on Sunday, lifting the visitors to fifth in the Bundesliga table.One of several derbies in Germany's football-mad north-west, Cologne and Leverkusen are just 10 kilometres (six miles) apart.
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External links- Yahoo SportsNov 8, 2026, 4:38 PMGarcia, Schick take Leverkusen to derby win at Cologne
Goals from Aleix Garcia and Patrik Schick took Bayer Leverkusen to a tense 2-1 derby win at Cologne on Sunday, lifting the visitors to fifth in the Bundesliga table.One of several derbies in Germany's football-mad north-west, Cologne and Leverkusen are just 10 kilometres (six miles) apart.
- Yahoo SportsNov 8, 2026, 4:33 PMLeverkusen win derby 2-1 at Cologne
An early goal from Aleix García and a late strike from Patrik Schick gave Bayer Leverkusen the bragging rights after a 2-1 derby win at neighbours Cologne on Sunday. Leverkusen moved up to fifth in the Bundesliga table ahead of the international break while Cologne are 15th, just above the relegation places.
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