Bayer Leverkusen defeats Wolfsburg and remains unbeaten in 36 games
Bundesliga “leader” Bayer Leverkusen continued their dominant streak by defeating Wolfsburg 2-0 at home on the 10th, maintaining their position at the top of the Bundesliga standings and extending their unbeaten record to 36 games in all competitions this season.
The crucial turning point in the match came in the 28th minute when Wolfsburg defender Yanz was shown a second yellow card for a foul on Leverkusen’s Schick, resulting in his dismissal from the game. Leverkusen capitalized on their numerical advantage when Grimaldo assisted Nigerian player Tyra for a header goal in the 37th minute, putting them in the lead.
The home team sealed their victory in the 86th minute with Wirtz volleying home a pass from Palacios, securing his sixth Bundesliga goal of the season. This win marked Leverkusen’s first home victory over Wolfsburg in 8 years and extended their lead over second-placed Bayern Munich by 10 points in the Bundesliga standings.
In other Bundesliga matches, Bochum suffered a 2-1 defeat against Freiburg at home, while Frankfurt triumphed over Hoffenheim with a 3-1 victory at home.
Leverkusen’s impressive performance and unbeaten streak continue to solidify their position as a formidable force in the Bundesliga this season.