First aluminum pitch, then double whammy |
Leverkusen surprise Atlético!
These goals are like salvation for Leverkusen coach Gerardo Seoane (43)!
Bayer wins 2-0 against Atletico thanks to two late goals.
84 minutes: Frimpong puts the ball on the edge of the penalty area for Andrich, who hits the ball into the far corner. Only three minutes later, Diaby makes the decision.
After the weak start to the season (one win in seven competitive games), Seoane’s win will initially ensure job rest.
It looks like Bayer frustration again for a long time.
49 minutes: Diaby gets through to Schick in front of the penalty area. The clipper shoots free-standing on the crossbar, the rebound falls right on the head of Adam Hlozek, who heads to the post instead of into the empty goal.
On the other side, Bayer has penalty Dusel.
22 minutes: After a header from an Atletico free kick, the ball jumps into the hand of Leverkusen defender Edmond Tapsoba (23). But: Referee Michael Oliver doesn’t even look at the scene himself on the screen, the game continues after the check by VAR.
Before the game, Seoane (43) demands “assertiveness and determination” from DAZN. Defensively, Bayer meets the requirement. The guests from Spain didn’t get a real top chance, goalkeeper Hradecky deflected a long-range shot by de Paul over the crossbar (68th).
And on the offensive, Bayer has another great opportunity through Schick in addition to the double aluminum hit before the late double redemption. The Czech is already in front of the empty box, but at the last second Madrid defender Felipe grabs the ball off his foot (70′).
It doesn’t matter in the end – Leverkusen and Seoane can celebrate their first win since the 3-0 win in Mainz on the fourth day of the Bundesliga match.
