October 19, (THEWILL) – Bayer Leverkusen overcame a setback to defeat Eintracht Frankfurt 2-1 at the BayArena, ending their two-match winless streak in the Bundesliga. The victory puts Xabi Alonso’s team back on track in their title defence campaign.
The match began with an early opportunity for Leverkusen when Amine Adli earned a penalty after being fouled by Junior Dina Ebimbe. However, Victor Boniface failed to capitalise on the chance, with Frankfurt goalkeeper Kevin Trapp making a crucial save. The visitors then took the lead through Omar Marmoush, who successfully converted a penalty awarded after a foul by Robert Andrich.
Leverkusen managed to equalise before half-time, with Andrich redeeming himself by scoring a well-placed right-footed finish following a combination play with Martin Terrier. The second half saw both teams creating chances, with Hugo Ekitike’s shot narrowly missing the target for Frankfurt, while Boniface’s header went astray and Andrich struck the woodwork for Leverkusen.
The home side’s persistence paid off when Boniface scored the winning goal, heading in after a defensive mix-up led to Trapp deflecting the ball into his path. This result extends the streak of decisive outcomes between these two teams, as none of their last 20 meetings have ended in a draw.
Leverkusen’s victory comes at a crucial time, reinvigorating their Bundesliga campaign ahead of upcoming European fixtures. The team’s ability to bounce back from recent disappointments demonstrates their determination to maintain their position at the top of German football.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
