A competitive contest between two teams neck-and-neck in the Bundesliga table ended with a narrow win for Borussia Dortmund. Bayer Leverkusen were let down by poor individual defending, whilst the visitors also had a touch of brilliance from their players. Tactical analysis and match report by Fahd Ahmed. Although it already looks like the reigning […]
Bayer Leverkusen continued their impressive upward trajectory in the Bundesliga with a clinical 3–1 victory away to VfL Wolfsburg at the Volkswagen Arena. The win was defined by a ruthless first-half attacking display that established an insurmountable three-goal lead. Despite Wolfsburg’s statistical dominance in the second half, highlighted by an Expected Goals (xG) figure of […]
The reigning champions have been in blistering form since the start of the season. A tie against one of the more competitive Bundesliga sides in recent years was supposed to be at least a fight. However, Bayern Munich continued to deliver a rampant performance and result, whilst their opponents could not land a punch. Tactical […]
Bayer Leverkusen responded emphatically to their mid-week European 7-2 humbling by the hands of Champions League winner PSG, securing a vital 2-0 victory against a resilient SC Freiburg side at the BayArena. The win, Leverkusen’s fourth consecutive in the Bundesliga, was a testament to their domestic focus and tactical discipline, with Ernest Poku and Edmond […]
Bayer Leverkusen and Eintracht Frankfurt have endured contrasting starts to the season. Although the visitors were expected to win the match with momentum on their side, Leverkusen left with all three points. In the end, a stunning brace from Alejandro Grimaldo and a composed spot kick from Patrick Schick, coupled with a stern defensive performance, […]
With two teams searching for their first victory of the domestic season pitted against each other, in a way, it was bound to be a competitive match. Bayer Leverkusen seemed to run away with three points in the second half. However, a late implosion saw them slip away despite a man and two-goal advantage, resulting […]
In a thrilling Bundesliga clash with Champions League implications, Borussia Dortmund came from behind to secure a 4-2 away win against Bayer Leverkusen. Despite the hosts dominating early proceedings and taking the lead, Dortmund’s swift response and clinical counterattacks turned the tide. With the race for Europe intensifying, this result keeps European qualification hopes alive […]
In a match that seemed set to derail Bayer Leverkusen’s title charge, Stuttgart’s resilience put them on the brink of a statement win. However, a dramatic late comeback saw Leverkusen snatch victory in a seven-goal thriller, keeping the Bundesliga title race wide open. Tactical analysis and match report by Fahd Ahmed. A Sunday night clash […]
Bayer Leverkusen had a golden opportunity to close the gap in the title race. Bayern Munich’s shock defeat to VfL Bochum opened the door for Xabi Alonso’s side to make up ground. But instead of seizing the moment, Leverkusen stumbled themselves, suffering an upset against Werder Bremen. With time running out to mount a comeback, […]
Bayer Leverkusen rue multiple missed chances after a dominant display against Bayern Munich. The defending champions proved they would not let go of their trophy without a fight, denying their rivals a shot for over seventy-minutes. In the end, however, as legendary German player Lothar Matthäus aptly summed up: “Bayern Munich won 0-0”, with a […]