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In the early morning of May 6, Beijing time, the 32nd round of the Bundesliga ushered in a key matchup, and Eintracht Frankfurt hosted the visiting Leverkusen. After 90 minutes of fierce battle, Bayer Leverkusen beat Eintracht Frankfurt 5-1, not only extending their unbeaten record to 48 games, crowning them the longest unbeaten streak in Europe's top five leagues, but also giving Eintracht Frankfurt a loss of face at home.
A strong start saw Xhaka open the scoring
At the beginning of the game, Leverkusen dominated the opposition and showed a strong desire to attack. Although the Bayer Leverkusen manager rotated the starting lineup to a certain extent in preparation for the upcoming Europa League, with a number of key players sitting on the bench, this did not affect the team's combat effectiveness. In the 11th minute of the game, Bayer Leverkusen opened the scoring through Xhaka through a clever team combination, and the score was rewritten to 1-0.
This goal fully demonstrates the perfect combination of the chemistry between the Bayer Leverkusen players and individual skills. Despite coming off the bench, Bayer Leverkusen's attack was still impressive, catching the Eintracht Frankfurt defence off guard.
Eintracht Frankfurt fought back stubbornly and Ekitike pulled one back
Eintracht Frankfurt did not give up after conceding the goal, and they quickly organized an effective counter-attack. In the 31st minute, Eintracht Frankfurt scored with a header from Ekitike through a delicate combination to level the score at 1-1. The goal was a huge morale boost for Eintracht Frankfurt's players and gave them hope of a comeback.
However, Frankfurt's joy did not last long. Just before half-time, Bayer Leverkusen's Schick used his individual ability to put the score over again. Eintracht Frankfurt's defence looked stretched under the onslaught of Sigg and could not effectively stop the opposition's attack.
Bayer Leverkusen continued to extend their advantage in the second half
In the second half, Bayer Leverkusen continued to maintain a strong attack. In the 58th minute, Palacios extended the score to 3-1 through a penalty opportunity. Eintracht Frankfurt's defence began to develop holes under the constant onslaught of Bayer Leverkusen and could not organise an effective counter-attack.
As the game progressed, Bayer Leverkusen continued to intensify their attack. In the 77th minute, substitute Frimpong scored another goal to rewrite the score to 4-1. Bayer Leverkusen continued to tear apart Eintracht Frankfurt's defence with precise passing and quick movement, showing a high level of tactical quality and individual ability.
Bayer Leverkusen set a new unbeaten record, while Eintracht Frankfurt had no choice but to swallow the game
In the 89th minute of the game, Bayer Leverkusen's Boniface again made it 5-1 through a penalty opportunity. The scoreline was maintained until the final whistle, with Bayer Leverkusen claiming a big win away from home.
Bayer Leverkusen extended their unbeaten run to 48 games, the longest unbeaten run in Europe's top five leagues. Although Bayer Leverkusen did not field the strongest squad in this game, their overall strength and tactical literacy still left their opponents in the dust.
Eintracht Frankfurt did well in this game and created a few chances in the second half, but Leverkusen's defence was equally good and they couldn't capitalise on an equaliser. In the end, Eintracht Frankfurt had to accept the defeat at home.
This game fully demonstrated the strength and heritage of Bayer Leverkusen as a Bundesliga powerhouse. Even with a rotating squad, they were able to rely on teamwork and individual skill to score goals and win games. Eintracht Frankfurt lost at home, but their performance was respectable. We look forward to seeing the two teams face off again in future matches. At the same time, whether Leverkusen's unbeaten record can continue will also become a major attraction in the future Bundesliga.