Bayer Leverkusen’s enormous season continues, as they secured a 3-2 victory over Stuttgart in the final minutes of their game on Tuesday. La Xabineta spent the 90 minutes at a disadvantage on the scoreboard but managed to secure a spot in the semifinals of the Pokal (German Cup).
Stuttgart took the lead with a goal from Waldermar in the 11th minute, but Bayer Leverkusen quickly equalized with a goal from Robert Andrich in the 50th minute. However, a defensive error allowed Chris Fuhrich to put Stuttgart back in the lead in the 58th minute.
Florian Wirtz then showcased his skills by setting up a goal for Amine Adli to equalize again in the 66th minute. In the final moments of the game, Wirtz set up a cross for Jonathan Tah to score the winning goal with a header, securing Bayer Leverkusen’s victory.
Xabi Alonso’s team has now qualified for the semifinals, where they could potentially face off against Fortuna Dusseldorf, Kaiserslautern, Saarbrucken, or Borussia Monchengladbach.
Overall, Bayer Leverkusen’s performance continues to impress, and they will be looking to maintain their strong form as they progress in the competition.