Bayer Leverkusen's Dominant Christmas Run in Bundesliga
Bayer Leverkusen is celebrating an early Christmas victory in the Bundesliga with their 3-0 win against Eintracht Frankfurt. This triumph marks their tenth consecutive home victory against their Hessian rivals, scoring 35 goals in the process while conceding a meager five. With no challengers in sight for the remainder of the year, Leverkusen is already considered the uncontested Christmas champions.
Victor Boniface, Jeremie Frimpong, and Florian Wirtz were the goal scorers for Bayer, making it their 21st success in the 24th competitive game without a loss. Coach Xabi Alonso and his record-breaking team sit atop the Bundesliga table, dominating not only the domestic league but also standing strong in the DFB Cup and Europa League.
Leverkusen is on track to secure a perfect first-round championship, as they host relegation candidates VfL Bochum just before the break, while Frankfurt will have a challenging faceoff against Borussia Mönchengladbach after an unstable run, including the cup defeat in Saarbrücken and the 5-1 hammering against FC Bayern within a span of four days.
Early Pressure from Frankfurt
Despite the loss of their top scorer Omar Marmoush, Frankfurt proved to be active from the very start, pressuring Leverkusen right from the kickoff. They initially took the offensive but were unable to capitalize on the chances created. Conversely, Leverkusen maintained control of the ball and the game, with Frankfurt simply focused on holding their ground and shoring up the defenses.
First Half Struggles
After the opening goal by Boniface, Goalkeeper Kevin Trapp, Frankfurt's no.1, made an unfortunate mistake by allowing the ball to slip under his upper body, giving Leverkusen a much-needed boost. Frankfurt showed a defensive attitude, unable to push forward as planned. Despite committing only one foul in the unfamiliar territory of Leverkusen, they still managed to almost 60 percent of the tackles.
The Second Half Turnaround
Leverkusen came out strong in the second half, putting opposition under pressure while creating multiple scoring opportunities. Ousmane Dembele and Florian Wirtz, in particular, carried their momentum forward, with Wirtz ultimately scoring the third goal when he lobbed the ball over a helpless Trapp to make it 3-0.
Leverkusen's Sustained Success
Bayer's impressive performance against Frankfurt only serves to cement their position at the top, having maintained an unbeaten record in all competitions. With Alonso at the helm, they continue to grip the Bundesliga title, and they remain a formidable force in the DFB Cup and Europa League. Be prepared for Leverkusen's dominant run as they face VfL Bochum, expecting a perfect first half-season championship. Frankfurt, meanwhile, must rebound from their recent setbacks to avoid falling too far behind.
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