In a heart-pounding Bundesliga clash on Sunday, Bayer Leverkusen snatched a 4-3 victory over Wolfsburg, thanks to a stoppage-time winner from Victor Boniface.
The dramatic encounter, filled with twists and turns, kept fans on the edge of their seats until the final whistle.
The match began with high intensity, as both teams traded blows throughout the 90 minutes. Leverkusen, the reigning champions, were eager to maintain their winning momentum, but Wolfsburg proved a formidable challenge, repeatedly finding ways to break through Leverkusen's defense.
Wolfsburg opened the scoring early, putting pressure on Leverkusen to respond quickly. Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz equalized soon after, leveling the match at 1-1. However, Wolfsburg didn't back down, scoring two more goals to take a commanding 3-1 lead.
Despite being on the back foot, Leverkusen refused to concede defeat. Moussa Diaby and Jonas Hofmann each found the back of the net in quick succession, pulling Leverkusen level at 3-3 with only minutes to go.
Just when the match seemed destined for a draw, Victor Boniface stepped up in stoppage time, unleashing a powerful shot that secured a stunning victory for Leverkusen.
The 4-3 win cemented their place at the top of the Bundesliga standings, much to the delight of the Leverkusen faithful.
Meanwhile, Borussia Dortmund endured a brutal 5-1 defeat at the hands of Stuttgart, marking a tough weekend for one of Leverkusen’s title rivals.
With Boniface in sensational form, Leverkusen sent a clear message to the rest of the league: the champions are ready to defend their crown.
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