Leverkusen Stumbles in Title Race After Goalless Draw with Wolfsburg

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Leverkusen Stumbles in Title Race After Goalless Draw with Wolfsburg.

Bayer Leverkusen will take a 2-0 advantage into the second leg of their UEFA Europa League quarter-final with West Ham after substitutes Jonas Hofmann and Victor Boniface struck late at BayArena. Having witness. The Hammers frustrate หากคุณสนใจเล่นพนันออนไลน์ที่ดีที่สุด สามารถสมัครสมาชิก UFABET ได้ที่นี่ พร้อมรับโปรโมชั่นพิเศษสำหรับสมาชิกใหม่ the Bundesliga leaders, Xabi Alonso threw the dice and introduced Hofmann and Boniface, with his switch paying dividends with goals in the 83rd and 91st minute.

Bayer Leverkusen lost further ground in the Bundesliga title race. After being held to a 0-0 draw by Wolfsburg on Saturday, leaving them eight points behind leaders Bayern Munich.

Bayern’s 3-0 victory over Werder Bremen on Friday put pressure on Xabi Alonso’s side, who struggled for fluency after resting key players Florian Wirtz, Patrik Schick, and Jeremie Frimpong. Despite dominating possession, Leverkusen failed to convert their chances. With Wirtz narrowly missing a stoppage-time winner.

Elsewhere, Stuttgart continued their strong form with a 2-1 win at Borussia Dortmund, condemning new coach Niko Kovac to defeat in his home debut. Freiburg edged Heidenheim 1-0. While Union Berlin thrashed Hoffenheim 4-0 to boost their survival hopes. Mainz and Augsburg played out a goalless draw.

Bayer Leverkusen took control of their UEFA Europa League quarter-final against West Ham United with two late goals at BayArena.

Substitutes Jonas Hofmann and Victor Boniface struck inside the final seven minutes to break The Hammers’ stubborn resistance.

Although they were on the back foot early on, West Ham create a brilliant opportunity in the 10th minute.

Michail Antonio countered before squaring for Mohammed Kudus. Whose tame first-time shot was straight at Matej Kovar.