RB Leipzig breaks Leverkusen’s invisibility as Leipzig storms back in Thriller #2296
RB Leipzig 3 Leverkusen 2FT
Bay Arena, Leverkusen
On Saturday night Leverkusen Well looks to keep their invincible status alive in German football. As we are set to see a thrilling test between Leverkusen & RB Leipzig. We are in the fascinating city of Leverkusen. The biggest attraction in this city is the Bay Arena. A true football city. However, this city still has much more to offer to tourists take a stroll to the Morsbroich Castle One of the more significant artifacts of this city. This castle is German history. Dating back to the 14th century. It is quite a sight to witness giving peak behind the curtain. In addition to that The Bayer Cross gives you a tragic reminder of the history while also remembering it. It is a memorial to workers who died during accidents at the Leverkusen chemical factory. In addition to the tragedy associated with this, it is still quite a site to see and witness. Of course, the well-known Neuland Park a public park in the south as it shares a border with the Rhine River near the eastern bank. A great place to spend a relaxing afternoon when the weather is a bit warmer. The river and the area probably a bit too cold now, but in the summer and spring It is an awesome place to check out. This city also has a bit of wildlife. At the Wildpark Rauschenberg It’s a wildlife and nature park located in the region of the Rauschenberg forest Leverkusen-Kuppersteg area. However, this evening we are at the biggest landmark in this city The Bay Arena. Two title challengers are set to go at it. Leverkusen Won the super cup to start the season and follow this up with a dramatic performance against gladbach at Borussia Park late magic by Wirtz saw them hold off a valiant gladbach that fought back from two goals down with the Champions displayed the late magic again and what turned into a 3-2 victory with the winner being scored in the 10th minute of stoppage time. Leverkusen Still remain the team to beat as they are the champions for a reason holding an invincible status of 35 games in German football. They are gunning for yet another title as they have their eyes on back to back Bundesliga titles. the true ambition of the season. However, on the other side of the coin RB Leipzig have loaded up in the final couple of weeks in the transfer window to push them into title contenders with the possibility of their own right on securing their first ever title in club history. RB Leipzig thrived in the opener in what was a 2-0 victory over Bochum At the Red Bull Arena last Saturday. Last time these two battled it out. RB Leipzig took a two goal lead only for Leverkusen To pull it back and then find the winner in the last few minutes. RB Leipzig have not forgotten that fact and will look for a different result as they will attempt to ruin the home opener to stay perfect
This was going to be a testy affair from the very beginning and that's exactly what it was. In the 6th minute Leverkusen moves it through the air. Alex Garcia digs in before sending a ball into the area Edmond Tapsoba get his head on the end of it but he drives it over the post. A moment later Wirtz picks up a pass from Alex Grimaldo before going on. It would only persist from there. In the 10th minute they won themselves a corner. It is sent into the box again Piero Hincapié gets his head on the end of it driving it into the post! As they deliver a warning shot to Leipzig. Wirtz Hits the follow-up but can't quite get there. Leverkusen has been all over them in the early portion. In the 15th minute, Wirtz Again showing his quality going through a couple before dumping it off for Xhaka hitting it from distance as it clashes with the Leipzig defense again. In the 17th minute on yet another corner Victor Boniface uses his body to pierce through the air. The Champions have looked very strong in the early components. In the 26th minute chaos ensued as Leipzig coach Marco Rose was sent to the stands after being sent off by the referee due to the protest he was making. Around the half-hour point, Leipzig slowly started to open up. In the 28th minute, Benjamin Sesko finds Xavi Simons the flying Dutchman strikes from outside the box as it is blocked. In the 32nd minute, they got through again this time on the break the two heavy hitters Louis Openda and Benjamin Sesko pushing forward Benjamin Sesko used his head but ultimately missed on the break. In the 38th minute Leverkusen Now on the break Jeremie Frimpong makes a terrific run down the right side. He cuts into the box with a very small window loops. it in between the post and the goalkeeper sneaking it in the back of the net Leverkusen take a 1-0 lead. It then happened again in the 45th minute some truly terrific one-touch play from Leverkusen Martin Terrier save the ball from going out of bounds as he crosses it into the week of Wirtz puts a one-touch pass for Álex Grimaldo sending it into the back of the net as they take a 2-0 lead. However, Leipzig wasn't going to go down without a fight. In the 45th minute in stoppage time Benjamin Henrichs delivers an excellent cross into Kevin Kampl he pushes forward with a diving header hooking it into the top left corner Leipzig gets a goal back. This would end the first half with Leverkusen holding on to a 2-1 lead with 45 minutes to play.
Leverkusen with perfection on the line has battled with a very capable Leipzig at the moment still in the driver's seat for another three points. However, Leipzig grabbing the goal at the very end of the first half gave the visitors confidence even with Marco Rose watching it from the stands Leverkusen immediately with a double chance to start the second half. In The 46th minute Martin Terrier is played into a dangerous position after a brilliant ball by Wirtz his initial shot from close range is deflected before striking another only for the same result. In the 54th minute Wirtz with another high quality ball this time to Victor Boniface Hit straight from outside the box deflected again. Leverkusen was thriving in some capacities and drinking in others. Wirtz making everything happening for them but not so much for everyone else. Wirtz then ripped another one forcing a save by Péter Gulácsi In a lot of ways it looked like they were about to cash in on several occasions. In the 57th minute The front line connect with a beauty Benjamin Sesko delivers an excellent ball for Louis Openda near the touchline follows through with a slight deflection coming off the goalkeeper before it flies into the top corner as Leipzig have erased a two-goal deficit Absolute chaos again! In the 60th minute Leverkusen look to simmer the confidence flowing through Leipzig. Alex Garcia sends another ball through the air into the box Martin Terrier gets his head on the end of it. driving it at Péter Gulácsi But the Hungarian makes a jaw-dropping save to keep his side in front. In the 76 minute Florian Wirtz attempts to do it on his own! he picks it up from Victor Boniface before following through right in front of goal. Another big-time save was made by Leipzig. Wirtz has been terrific the rest has not. In the 80th minute, Antonio Nusa releases a nice pass as they approach the box Louis Openda opens up his body before launching an effort to pick out the bottom corner Kovar made his effort to save it but it not good enough as he buries it Louis Openda about to be the hero as Leverkusen are on the verge of perfection being crushed Leipzig take a 3-2 lead with very little time left. In the 84th minute Florian Wirtz goes for deep again. a well-taken strike but is denied once more. The German playmaker is starting to feel the frustration as he has carried his team through the entire second half. The German playmaker is starting to feel the frustration as he has carried his team through the entire second half. A minute later Álex Grimaldo attempts to do the same as he watches Peter Gulácsi coming up with yet another denial. Leverkusen was running out of time even for customary late drama. In the 93rd minute Amine Adli gets his head on the end of a cross coming from Alex Grimaldo. he drives it wide. In the 95th minute Wirtz looking to come up with the moment! Patrick Schick drives the ball to him their young Superstar gets his head on the end of it but doesn't have the power to complicate things for Peter Gulasci. The invincibility of Leverkusen runs out as they are beaten for the first time since 2022 against Bochum as it's RB Leipzig That delivers the blow! showing their intention of a title race this upcoming season. Leverkusen drop their heads in devastation as silence fills the bay arena at the final whistle.
Leverkusen finally tastes defeat. However, we can't just gloss over what they have done over the past 2 years. Leverkusen Last season won everything other than the Europa League final. They conquered the Bundesliga in dominating fashion blowing by everyone unbeaten in the Bundesliga the only team to ever have done this in German football. It is one of the most ridiculous runs we have ever seen. They did it in dramatic fashion with a lot of late-winning goals that kept them from possibly being beaten! Wirtz Last season was player of the season. Tore the league up as the best Midfielder in Europe last season. They had quality left right and center production from all full backs. Not to mention the strikers both of them lived up to the expectation as they have been one of the truly great teams in the Bundesliga. Leverkusen had never won a title and last season. They conquered it and one of the most dominating fashions possible. Tonight it wasn't meant to be. They were excellent in the first half they looked all of the quality that one could imagine they looked vaguely similar to the way they started last weekend and how they've looked during this dominance. However, as soon as RB Leipzig had a lifeline with that late goal in the first half, the complexion of the match completely unwinded and changed. Leipzig started getting it going with their attacking pieces up front and continued to play well. However, in spite of this Leverkusen had opportunities and chances to get a third goal before The Equalizer and before the winning goal. Wirtz In the second half basically was operating on an island by himself. The German Superstar provided every chance imaginable ran into some great goalkeeping and the rest could not contribute to the same level. Even though they lost, he was the second highest rated player in the match. with an 8.8 rating. He was superb for the first half and the second half. unfortunately he did not get the help or aid that he would have liked. now he knows how Julian Brandt feels every weekend. They lost their momentum a little bit and they couldn't capitalize when the chances were at a premium. Leverkusen did lose to another team that will be challenging for the title. So all that said, I don't think long-term they have anything to truly worry about. This is only two games and they have all the capacity to win the title again. The reaction off of this will be very interesting to see. However, the situation is clear here even though this did happen. Maintaining the title is not out of the question, but this probably needed to happen for them to make the proper adjustments. They go to Hoffenheim after the international break and dominate this could be a reason they've unlocked something. It's not a foregone conclusion, but there still should be the favorites and remain the favorites even in spite of this. okay, the one concerning thing is they've gone off to a two goal lead in two consecutive games. There are certainly things that need to be cleaned up and as it happens on this occasion, the perfect set of circumstances and the perfect opponent was there to end this historic run, but there's no reason to be concerned. On the other side of the coin RB Leipzig look the part and certainly played like it. back-to-back wins to start the season some revenge for the way they collapsed the last time these two teams played. RB Leipzig Should be among the teams fighting for the title. They have never won a title in their history and I know a lot of people dislike them for some reason but the qualities are all there for them to do so. One of the best coaches in the Bundesliga Marco Rose despite getting sent off halfway through the game, his team still rallied came back and did the impossible. three-headed monster they have of Benjamin Sesko, Louis Openda and Xavi Simons is scary Not to mention what they can bring off the bench with the likes of Arthur Vermeeren, Antonio Nusa, Christopher Baumgartner and Yusuf Poulsen. They have a stacked deck and showed that they can be a real threat to the situation They will be back at home against Union Berlin which very well could be another three points they played. This chess match perfectly and ended history as Leipzig crush the unbeaten streak with a 3-2 victory at the Bay area.
