Victor Boniface scored twice as Bayer Leverkusen beat Hoffenheim 4-1 to rebound from a rare Bundesliga loss. Boniface also set up Martin Terrier's opening goal and Florian Wirtz scored a penalty. Leverkusen had lost 3-2 loss to Leipzig in its last game, the first time Xabi Alonso’s title-winning team had lost in the Bundesliga for 15 months.
Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso gives instructions during a match between TSG Hoffenheim and Bayer 04 Leverkusen on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024 in Sinsheim, Germany. Leverkusen’s goalscorer Florian Wirtz , middle celebrates with teammates after scoring during a match between TSG Hoffenheim and Bayer 04 Leverkusen on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024 in Sinsheim, Germany.
Leverkusen’s three games in the league this season have seen a combined 15 goals scored, in part because of lapses in concentration in defense that have It was the first time Boniface had scored twice in a game since an adductor muscle injury ruled the Nigerian striker out of much of the second half of last season as Leverkusen won the title.Union goalkeeper Frederik Ronnow frustrated Leipzig in a goalless draw, saving a penalty from Loïs Openda and a stoppage-time free kick from David Raum. Leipzig created few clear chances in a subdued performance ahead of Thursday’s Champions League visit to Atletico Madrid.
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