The previous head-to-head meeting between Real Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen took place on 15.05.2002 and ended with the result 2:1. Looking at their last 5 outings, Bayer Leverkusen have secured 3 wins, 1 draw, and suffered 1 loss. The opposition, Real Madrid, complete their last 5 outings with a tally of 4 wins, 0 draws, and 1 loss. The Elo ranking gives Bayer Leverkusen a rating of 1755 points, compared with 1873 for Real Madrid.
Ranking position (UEFA)
| Club | 2021/22 | 2022/23 | 2023/24 | 2024/25 | 2025/26 | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |
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Real Madrid | 30.000 | 29.000 | 34.000 | 24.500 | 27.000 | 144.500 |
| 9 |
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Bayer Leverkusen | 14.000 | 19.000 | 29.000 | 23.250 | 19.750 | 105.000 |
Form in recent games
| Bayer Leverkusen | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22.08.2026 | 🚌 | win 4:0 | Wehen Wiesbaden | DFB-Pokal | |
| 16.05.2026 | 🏠 | draw 1:1 | Hamburger SV | Bundesliga | |
| 09.05.2026 | 🚌 | loss 1:3 | VfB Stuttgart | Bundesliga | |
| 02.05.2026 | 🏠 | win 4:1 | RB Leipzig | Bundesliga | |
| 25.04.2026 | 🚌 | win 2:1 | FC Koln | Bundesliga | |
| Real Madrid | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22.08.2026 | 🚌 | win 2:1 | RCD Espanyol | La Liga | |
| 23.05.2026 | 🏠 | win 4:2 | Athletic Club de Bilbao | La Liga | |
| 17.05.2026 | 🚌 | win 1:0 | Sevilla FC | La Liga | |
| 14.05.2026 | 🏠 | win 2:0 | Real Oviedo | La Liga | |
| 10.05.2026 | 🚌 | loss 0:2 | FC Barcelona | La Liga | |
Match history Bayer Leverkusen - Real Madrid
| 15.05.2002 | Real Madrid | 2:1 | Bayer Leverkusen | 2001/02 | Champions League | Final | ||
Elo ranking
| Club | Elo | Last changes | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 |
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Real Madrid | 1873 |
22.08.2026 2:1 vs RCD Espanyol La Liga +4.68 |
23.05.2026 4:2 vs Athletic Club de Bilbao La Liga +3.24 |
17.05.2026 1:0 vs Sevilla FC La Liga +4.83 |
14.05.2026 2:0 vs Real Oviedo La Liga +2.09 |
10.05.2026 0:2 vs FC Barcelona La Liga -6.44 |
03.05.2026 2:0 vs RCD Espanyol La Liga +4.45 |
24.04.2026 1:1 vs Real Betis La Liga -3.35 |
21.04.2026 2:1 vs Deportivo Alavés La Liga +2.78 |
15.04.2026 3:4 vs Bayern Munich Champions League -11.68 |
10.04.2026 1:1 vs Girona FC La Liga -7.34 |
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| 18 |
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Bayer Leverkusen | 1755 |
22.08.2026 4:0 vs Wehen Wiesbaden DFB-Pokal +0.84 |
16.05.2026 1:1 vs Hamburger SV Bundesliga -6.85 |
09.05.2026 1:3 vs VfB Stuttgart Bundesliga -10.92 |
02.05.2026 4:1 vs RB Leipzig Bundesliga +6.85 |
25.04.2026 2:1 vs FC Koln Bundesliga +5.25 |
22.04.2026 0:2 vs Bayern Munich DFB-Pokal Semi-final -3.48 |
18.04.2026 1:2 vs FC Augsburg Bundesliga -16.79 |
11.04.2026 1:0 vs Borussia Dortmund Bundesliga +12.43 |
04.04.2026 6:3 vs VfL Wolfsburg Bundesliga +2.67 |
21.03.2026 3:3 vs 1.FC Heidenheim Bundesliga -6.49 |
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Featured matches Bayer Leverkusen - Real Madrid
Real Madrid - Bayer Leverkusen, 15.05.2002
The 2002 UEFA Champions League final, played on 15 May 2002 at Hampden Park in Glasgow, is remembered as one of the greatest finals in the competition's history, largely thanks to one unforgettable moment of brilliance. Real Madrid were chasing a record-extending ninth European Cup, while Bayer Leverkusen, enjoying the finest season in the club's history, were appearing in their first-ever Champions League final after eliminating Liverpool, Manchester United and Juventus.
The Spanish side took the lead in the 8th minute through Raúl, but Lúcio quickly restored parity just five minutes later with a powerful header. The match remained evenly balanced until the closing stages of the first half, when football witnessed one of its most iconic goals. Following a looping cross from Roberto Carlos, Zinedine Zidane struck an extraordinary left-footed volley from the edge of the penalty area into the top corner, giving Real Madrid a 2–1 lead just before the break. The goal is still widely regarded as one of the greatest ever scored in a Champions League final.
Bayer Leverkusen pushed relentlessly for an equaliser after halftime, but their hopes were frustrated by the inspired performance of substitute goalkeeper Iker Casillas. Introduced late in the match after an injury to César Sánchez, the young Spaniard produced a series of spectacular saves to preserve Madrid's advantage. His heroics ensured Real Madrid secured a 2–1 victory and lifted their ninth European Cup, while Bayer Leverkusen were left heartbroken after falling just short in the greatest match in the club's history.
Matches Germany - Spain
| 16.04.2026 | Celta Vigo | 1:3 | SC Freiburg | 2025/26 | Europa League | Quarter-final | |||
| 15.04.2026 | Bayern Munich | 4:3 | Real Madrid | 2025/26 | Champions League | Quarter-final | |||
| 09.04.2026 | SC Freiburg | 3:0 | Celta Vigo | 2025/26 | Europa League | Quarter-final | |||
| 07.04.2026 | Real Madrid | 1:2 | Bayern Munich | 2025/26 | Champions League | Quarter-final | |||
| 28.01.2026 | Bayer Leverkusen | 3:0 | Villarreal CF | 2025/26 | Champions League | League phase | |||
Match history is still being compiled and expanded.
FAQ
On 15.05.2002, the match Real Madrid vs Bayer Leverkusen took place, ending with a score of 2:1.