Granit Xhaka Helps Bayer Leverkusen Maintain Unbeaten Run in Bundesliga
Friday, 23 August 2024, 19:00
Granit Xhaka Leads Bayer Leverkusen to Victory
Bayer Leverkusen, the reigning Bundesliga champions, began the 2024-25 season on a winning note, defeating Borussia Monchengladbach 3-2 in a gripping matchweek one encounter. Granit Xhaka made a significant impact by scoring from distance, contributing to Leverkusen's remarkable 35-match unbeaten streak. This run includes 28 wins and 6 draws from the previous season.
Match Highlights
- Leverkusen opened the scoring with Xhaka’s 12th-minute goal.
- Florian Wirtz added another before Gladbach equalized through Tim Kleindienst.
- Wirtz scored a last-minute penalty to secure the victory.
This marks Xhaka's 5th goal for Leverkusen, and he has now hit a total of 10 Bundesliga goals throughout his career.
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