Bayer Leverkusen Upset Bayern Munich 3-0 in Bundesliga Clash
Matchday 21 Highlights
Leverkusen Dominates Against Title Contenders
In a stunning upset, Bayer 04 Leverkusen defeated league leaders FC Bayern Munich 3-0 on Saturday, February 10, 2024, in Matchday 21 of the Bundesliga.
Leverkusen's victory was their second consecutive win over Bayern this season, having also triumphed 2-1 in the reverse fixture back in Matchday 25 of 2023.
The home side took the lead through Florian Wirtz in the 20th minute, with the 19-year-old midfielder capitalizing on a defensive error by Bayern's Lucas Hernandez.
Leverkusen doubled their advantage just before halftime when Moussa Diaby found the back of the net. The French winger made a blistering run down the left flank before unleashing a powerful shot into the bottom corner.
Bayern struggled to create clear-cut chances throughout the match, with Leverkusen's defense holding firm. The visitors did have a few half-chances, but they were unable to make the most of them.
Leverkusen wrapped up the victory in the 78th minute when Robert Andrich netted a third goal. The German midfielder picked up the ball on the edge of the area and drove into the box before firing a low shot past Bayern goalkeeper Manuel Neuer.
The win moved Leverkusen up to seventh in the Bundesliga standings, while Bayern remains top of the table but could see their lead cut to six points if Union Berlin wins their game in hand.
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