German champions, Bayer Leverkusen continued their remarkable form in the Bundesliga, securing an impressive 3-1 victory over Borussia Monchengladbach, despite missing Super Eagles forward Victor Boniface.
Leverkusen’s triumph on Saturday evening extended their winning streak to 11 matches, underscoring their dominance even in the absence of their star striker.
The victory also kept them in close pursuit of league leaders Bayern Munich, who edged Wolfsburg 3-2 earlier in the day.
Florian Wirtz stole the spotlight with two goals, opening the scoring with a clinical finish and later converting from the penalty spot.
Patrik Schick, maintaining his excellent run of form, added another goal to solidify the Werkself’s commanding lead, ensuring Boniface faces stiff competition for his place upon his return.
Although Tim Kleindienst netted a late injury-time goal for Borussia Monchengladbach, it served merely as a consolation in an otherwise dominant display by Leverkusen.
This 11th consecutive victory highlights the depth and resilience of Leverkusen’s squad, especially with Boniface still recovering from an injury sustained on international duty with Nigeria.
The striker has resumed training and is expected to return to action later this month.
Meanwhile, Boniface’s compatriot Nathan Tella was instrumental in Leverkusen’s attacking play, further showcasing the team’s collective strength.
The defending champions remain four points adrift of Bayern Munich at the top of the Bundesliga table, but their current form positions them as serious contenders to retain their title.
