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Nottingham Forest edges Bayer Leverkusen in friendly match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 7:25 AM

Last updated Aug 13, 2026

Nottingham Forest edges Bayer Leverkusen in friendly match

Summary

Nottingham Forest secured a 2-1 victory over Bayer Leverkusen in a friendly match on August 12 at The City Ground. Dan Ndoye opened the scoring early in the fifth minute, but Patrik Schick equalized for Leverkusen. Late in the match, Arnaud Kalimuendo, a substitute, headed in the winning goal after a cross from Luca Netz. Oliver Glasner praised his team's 'winning mentality' following the match, marking his first game at the club since taking charge this summer.

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By the Numbers

•Forest led 1-0 after early goal from Ndoye.
•Bayer Leverkusen equalized through Schick.
•Kalimuendo scored the winning goal in stoppage time.
•Glasner expressed satisfaction with the team's performance and mentality.
•This was Glasner's first game at The City Ground.

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7:25 AMYahoo Sports — Forest beat Bayer Leverkusen - Glasner sees 'winning mentality'

What they're saying

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Nottingham Forest boss Oliver Glasner says he was really pleased with the "winning mentality" that his players showed in the 2-1 friendly win against Bayer Leverkusen on Wednesday. Winger Dan Ndoye gave the Reds the lead in the fifth minute, before the German side levelled through Patrik Schick. The second-half was well-contested and moments before added time substitute Arnaud Kalimuendo headed home from Luca Netz's delivery to secure the win for Forest.
— Yahoo Sports

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