For the best saves in the Europa League: Bayer Leverkusen vs Celje

For an evening full of spectacular saves in the UEFA Europa League, Bayer Leverkusen faced NK Celje on Wednesday 16 September 2026. The German side won 2‑0, with an own goal by Svit Seslar in the 15th minute providing the opening.

The first half was dominated by Leverkusen's goalkeeper, who denied several dangerous shots. The own ball was recorded as an Own‑goal and put the score at 1‑0.

Second goal and final score

In the second half, Facundo Medina broke the deadlock with a goal in the 74th minute, making the final score 2‑0. After that moment, Leverkusen's goalkeeper remained crucial, with a series of saves that secured the victory.

Other players mentioned in the match were Lucas Vázquez (by Jarell Quansah), Malik Tillman (by Ezequiel Fernández), Martin Terrier, Yaya Dukuly, Milot Avdyli, Benjamin Verbic, Patrik Schick, Moussa Diaby and Luca Ticic. These mentions underline the breadth of involvement, although none of them scored.

The sports overview of that evening included, besides football, tennis, Formula‑1 and basketball, with programmes from the Jupiler Pro League, Challenger Pro League and the Champions and Conference Leagues. More football highlights were shown in the same broadcast programme.

The contrasts between the many attacks and the overwhelming performances of the keepers show that on a Europa League‑evening the goalkeepers are sometimes the biggest stars.