In a thrilling Bundesliga match on Saturday, Bayern Munich secured a narrow 3-2 victory over Wolfsburg, thanks to a standout performance from Leon Goretzka, who scored twice. This victory allowed Bayern to maintain their four-point lead at the top of the league table.
Meanwhile, Bayer Leverkusen kept the pressure on with a 3-1 win against Borussia Mönchengladbach later in the day. Florian Wirtz was again the hero for Leverkusen, netting two goals and assisting Patrik Schick for the third, showcasing his immense talent.
After struggling for playing time last season, Goretzka made a significant impact by scoring his first double since March. Bayern’s coach, Vincent Kompany, praised Goretzka’s professionalism and reflective mindset amidst competition for spots in the squad, indicating how hard work and patience can bring out an athlete’s best qualities.
The match started with Leroy Sané hitting the crossbar, followed by Harry Kane testing Wolfsburg’s goalkeeper Kamil Grabara. It was Goretzka, however, who broke the deadlock in the 20th minute with a powerful shot into the far corner after a strong run through the midfield. Goretzka later added another goal in the 62nd minute after Michael Olise equalized for Wolfsburg in the 39th, sealing the victory despite Mohammed Amoura’s two goals that raised tensions late in the game.
On the other hand, Wirtz once again proved his worth for Leverkusen as the team continued its unbeaten streak. He opened the scoring against Gladbach with a skillful finish in the 32nd minute, added a penalty in the 62nd minute, and assisted Schick to secure the three points in the 74th minute. Gladbach managed only a late consolation goal from Tim Kleindienst.
With this win, Leverkusen extended their streak to 11 consecutive victories across all competitions and is gearing up for an important Champions League match against Atlético Madrid on Tuesday. Wirtz expressed the team’s determination to carry forward this momentum by winning as many matches as possible.
In another match, Leipzig faced a shocking comeback from Bochum, where Dutch forward Myron Boadu scored a remarkable hat trick in the second half after Leipzig initially led by three goals. Boadu, currently on loan from Monaco, delighted the home fans and emphasized the unpredictability of Bochum’s fight this season. Although still at the bottom of the table, Bochum has made considerable progress since Dieter Hecking took over as coach.
Stuttgart took advantage of Leipzig’s struggles, dominating Freiburg with a 4-0 victory that propelled them into the fourth position, securing the last Champions League qualification spot. This win marked Stuttgart’s third consecutive victory, further establishing their strong form after defeating Leipzig earlier in the week.
Additionally, St. Pauli managed a 2-0 win against relegation rival Heidenheim, while Hoffenheim triumphed over Holstein Kiel with a score of 3-1.
