Bayer Leverkusen just can’t quit the drama! ⚡ The Bundesliga champions kicked off their 2024-25 title defense with a heart-stopping 3-2 win over Borussia Mönchengladbach, sealed by Florian Wirtz’s rebound goal in the 11th minute of stoppage time 🕚💥.
After cruising to a 2-0 lead with goals from Granit Xhaka’s rocket strike 🌠 and Wirtz’s first-half finish, Leverkusen looked set to cruise… until Gladbach roared back. A chaotic second half saw smoke from fan flares delay play 🚨, two Leverkusen shots hit the woodwork 😱, and Gladbach’s new signing Tim Kleindienst tying it up at 2-2 in the 85th minute.
But Xabi Alonso’s squad has made late-game miracles their signature ✍️. After a penalty was awarded deep into added time, Wirtz’s initial spot kick was saved — only for him to smash in the rebound, extending Leverkusen’s unbeaten league streak to 35 games 🏆. Talk about déjà vu for last season’s Bundesliga Player of the Year!
Same grit, new season. Can anyone stop Die Werkself’s momentum? 🤯
