Bayer Leverkusen are edging close to winning the Bundesliga title as they broke a five-match deadlock to seal a hard-fought victory over RB Leipzig at the Red Bull Arena.
The Bundesliga title hopefuls conceded first just seven minutes into the game. Xavi Simon scored a stunner of a goal from the box to fire the home side into the lead. The goal was enough to send the Red Bulls into the break with a lead.
Bayer Leverkusen got off the mark with a brilliant finish early in the second half. Tella equalised in the 47th minute but Openda fired the Marco Rose-led team in front again in the 56th minute.
Seven minutes after Openda's goal, Tah drew the game level with an equaliser in the 63rd minute. Both sides nearly shared spoils before Bayer Leverkusen weathered the stats and completed a stunning late comeback.
Hincapie was the man of the moment for the Black and Reds as he scored a stoppage-time winner for the away side to secure a dramatic 2-3 victory.
With the win, Bayer Leverkusen have 48 points, 7 points above Bayern Munich in second place, who have two outstanding matches.
Following the win, Bayer Leverkusen are still unbeaten this season in all competitions and are leading the race to win the Bundesliga title.
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The Bundesliga title hopefuls conceded first just seven minutes into the game. Xavi Simon scored a stunner of a goal from the box to fire the home side into the lead. The goal was enough to send the Red Bulls into the break with a lead.
Bayer Leverkusen got off the mark with a brilliant finish early in the second half. Tella equalised in the 47th minute but Openda fired the Marco Rose-led team in front again in the 56th minute.
Seven minutes after Openda's goal, Tah drew the game level with an equaliser in the 63rd minute. Both sides nearly shared spoils before Bayer Leverkusen weathered the stats and completed a stunning late comeback.
Hincapie was the man of the moment for the Black and Reds as he scored a stoppage-time winner for the away side to secure a dramatic 2-3 victory.
With the win, Bayer Leverkusen have 48 points, 7 points above Bayern Munich in second place, who have two outstanding matches.
Following the win, Bayer Leverkusen are still unbeaten this season in all competitions and are leading the race to win the Bundesliga title.
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