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29-04-2024 20:57
29-04-2024 20:57
Looking Around the League: Leverkusen Continue the Impossible
The Bundesliga continues to barrel towards its conclusion as teams across the league settle into their final spots on the table. Four of the league’s top five teams played against each other this past Matchday and the league’s top four will almost certainty included Bayer Leverkusen, Bayern Munich, VfB Stuttgart, and RB Leipzig. Borussia Dortmund are on the outside looking in but will sleep comfortably knowing that a 5th place Champions League spot is likely heading to the Bundesliga.
Despite already being crowned Bundesliga champions, Bayer Leverkusen continue their march towards an unbeaten season. VfB Stuttgart were the challengers for Bayer Leverkusen this weekend and goals from Chris Fuhrich and Deniz Undav gave visiting Stuttgart a two goal lead. Amine Adli quickly answered for the hosts but they once again left it late to maintain their record. A foul by Stuttgart’s Pascal Stenzel in the 96th minute gave Leverkusen a freekick in Stuttgart’s final third and, for what feels like the millionth time this season, the in-swinging kick found its way to a Leverkusen player who smashed it into the back of the net. Play ended 2-2 and the impossible is feeling very plausible for Xabi Alonso’s Leverkusen. Their last three Bundesliga games see them play Eintracht Frankfurt, VfL Bochum, and Augsburg.
Here’s how Matchday 31 played out over the weekend.
Results
VfL Bochum 3-2 Hoffenheim
Augsburg 0-3 Werder Bremen
Bayern Munich 2-1 Eintracht Frankfurt
Freiburg 1-2 Wolfsburg
RB Leipzig 4-1 Borussia Dortmund
Bayer Leverkusen 2-2 VfB Stuttgart
Borussia Mönchengladbach 0-0 Union Berlin
Mainz 1-1 FC Köln
SV Darmstadt 0-1 Heidenheim
Standings FC Köln Delay the Inevitable
At the other end of the table, a massive six-pointer between Mainz and FC Köln played out on Sunday. Mainz were looking to climb out of the relegation playoff spot while the Billy Goats were looking to close the gap. The game had massive ramifications for both sides and the play on the field indicated just that as nervousness lead to both teams getting chances.
Mainz got an early lead in this one but Köln stepped on the gas in the second half and had several chances to tie the game off including a penalty just after half time. They would end up putting one away, a 96th minute penalty, and the game would end 1-1 after a Köln freekick almost found its way into the back of the net.
Thoughts of Köln squeaking out of the relegation spots were already ambitious but they are close to impossible now. They find themselves 5 points behind Mainz and matches against Freiburg, Union Berlin, and Heidenheim will prove difficult in the coming weeks.
Your Thoughts?
Will Leverkusen’s unbeaten run go all the way? Do Köln have any chance of avoiding relegation? The top 11 teams retained their position this matchday, do you see anyone rising up the table before the season ends?
Despite already being crowned Bundesliga champions, Bayer Leverkusen continue their march towards an unbeaten season. VfB Stuttgart were the challengers for Bayer Leverkusen this weekend and goals from Chris Fuhrich and Deniz Undav gave visiting Stuttgart a two goal lead. Amine Adli quickly answered for the hosts but they once again left it late to maintain their record. A foul by Stuttgart’s Pascal Stenzel in the 96th minute gave Leverkusen a freekick in Stuttgart’s final third and, for what feels like the millionth time this season, the in-swinging kick found its way to a Leverkusen player who smashed it into the back of the net. Play ended 2-2 and the impossible is feeling very plausible for Xabi Alonso’s Leverkusen. Their last three Bundesliga games see them play Eintracht Frankfurt, VfL Bochum, and Augsburg.
Here’s how Matchday 31 played out over the weekend.
Results
VfL Bochum 3-2 Hoffenheim
Augsburg 0-3 Werder Bremen
Bayern Munich 2-1 Eintracht Frankfurt
Freiburg 1-2 Wolfsburg
RB Leipzig 4-1 Borussia Dortmund
Bayer Leverkusen 2-2 VfB Stuttgart
Borussia Mönchengladbach 0-0 Union Berlin
Mainz 1-1 FC Köln
SV Darmstadt 0-1 Heidenheim
Standings FC Köln Delay the Inevitable
At the other end of the table, a massive six-pointer between Mainz and FC Köln played out on Sunday. Mainz were looking to climb out of the relegation playoff spot while the Billy Goats were looking to close the gap. The game had massive ramifications for both sides and the play on the field indicated just that as nervousness lead to both teams getting chances.
Mainz got an early lead in this one but Köln stepped on the gas in the second half and had several chances to tie the game off including a penalty just after half time. They would end up putting one away, a 96th minute penalty, and the game would end 1-1 after a Köln freekick almost found its way into the back of the net.
Thoughts of Köln squeaking out of the relegation spots were already ambitious but they are close to impossible now. They find themselves 5 points behind Mainz and matches against Freiburg, Union Berlin, and Heidenheim will prove difficult in the coming weeks.
Your Thoughts?
Will Leverkusen’s unbeaten run go all the way? Do Köln have any chance of avoiding relegation? The top 11 teams retained their position this matchday, do you see anyone rising up the table before the season ends?