Overview

• The match finished 1:1 after Malik Tillman struck in the 70th minute and Haris Tabakovic equalised in the 90+2.
• Video review cancelled a 23rd‑minute finish by Jens Castrop for offside after he was played through by Rocco Reitz.
• Polanski’s first lineup featured a back five and debuts for Yannick Engelhardt and Castrop, with a notably more disciplined display.
• Debutant Charles Herrmann delivered the late corner that Tabakovic headed in.
• Leverkusen recorded their first league draw under Kasper Hjulmand and let a home lead slip before 30,210 at a sold‑out BayArena.