This top banger did what it promised!
Stuttgart and Leverkusen play 1:1. That might even be the case one day after the 1:5 thrashing in Frankfurt Bavaria are happy. VfB got within a point, but couldn’t get past them. And Leverkusen is now “only” 4 points ahead. Still: What kind of kick was that? A super turbo duel!
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Crazy: At the same point in the previous season, both clubs in 16th and 14th place were still in a relegation battle. Now it’s a top game from the table leaders against the third place in the league – and what a game!
In the first half, both teams fired a combined 26 (!!!) shots on goal. 18 of these go to VfB – a league-wide season record. Leverkusen had never managed so many goals in a complete game before. The fact that only one goal was scored in the first 45 minutes is due to Lukas Hradecky. The goalkeeper had a great day and saved seven balls before the break. There’s only one thing he’s powerless to do…
► 40th minute: Undav plays deep to Vagnoman, who powerfully prevails against Grimaldo. Führich just has to push in his cross pass – 1-0 VfB!
In the virtual table, the Swabians are now in second place, ahead of the big Bavarians. 188 days ago, Hoeneß’s troops were still fighting in the relegation game (against HSV) to stay in the league.
The fact that Stuttgart have to remain in third place for the time being after this matchday is due to Leverkusen. After the break, they responded to the furious VfB performance to date in just 100 seconds.
► 47th minute: Boniface claims a strong ball from Xhaka and passes it across to Wirtz, who scores to make it 1-1.
Preparer Boniface is not only Bayer’s top goalscorer (8 goals), but also the most important assist provider (6 assists).
Two minutes after the equalizer, Xhaka slams the ball onto the post after a strong conquest (49′). Adli was unlucky when he hit the aluminum in the first round (9th).
As the game progressed, Leverkusen remained the better team, won more duels and had more shots on goal (7:2).
But: It’s not enough to win. But this top duel doesn’t deserve a loser…
2023-12-10 19:22:59
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