In direct confrontation for the leadership of Bundesligao Bayer Leverkusen took another step towards the title with the victory over Bayern Munchen3-0, this Saturday (10), at the BayArena, in Leverkusen, for the 21st round.
Without knowing what defeat means in the championship, Leverkusen reached 55 points and opened up five points to second place Bayern Munchenwhich had three consecutive victories and could steal the lead from its rival.
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O Bayern Munchen started the match controlling possession of the ball, but little by little the Bayer Leverkusen was loosening up. Neuer showed reflexes to avoid Boey’s own goal, but did not save Stanisic’s shot in the 18th minute.
Stanisic took advantage of a general defense failure and appeared behind Boey’s back to open the scoring. Revealed at Bayern, the Croatian did not celebrate. Lighter, Leverkusen almost expanded afterwards. Tella finished for a good save Neuer and Andrich was in danger with a header.
Com Harry Kane canceled by the defenders, the Bayern Munchen he was unable to create offensively and ended the first half with just one shot towards goalkeeper Hradecky.
Just four minutes into the second half, the Bavarian club received a bucket of cold water. Grimaldo played with Tella and kicked hard on the way out. Neuer. Leverkusen did not slow down and created chances. Grimaldo only didn’t score an Olympic goal because the ball exploded off the crossbar.
Calm at the start, the Bayer Leverkusen He retreated a little and started to explore the counterattack and the third almost came in the 43rd minute. Frimpong received the ball inside the area and finished at the post. In addition, Neuer went to the opponent’s area to try to headbutt a corner kick, but the home team removed the danger. The ball fell to Frimpong’s feet, who escaped the marking and hit the ball into an empty goal.
Bundesliga standings:
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Bayer Leverkusen: 1st placed, with 55 points
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Bayern Munich: 2nd placed, with 50 points