Bayer Leverkusen thrashed RB Leipzig in a dominant performance on Saturday afternoon. The match was played at the Signal Iduna Park stadium in Dortmund, Germany.
Leverkusen took the lead early in the first half through a header from their captain, Timo Werner. However, Leipzig responded quickly with a goal from their forward, Marcel Sabitzer, to level things up. The game remained level until the 85th minute when Leverkusen's Thomas Meyer scored his first Bundesliga goal since January 2019, giving them the lead once again.
Leipzig fought back in the final stages of the match, but Leverkusen held firm and emerged victorious with a scoreline of 3-1. The victory was a major boost for Leverkusen as they look to challenge for a top-four spot in the league.
The standout player for Leverkusen was their young midfielder, Kai Havertz, who provided two assists and scored twice himself. He showed his potential for the future of German football by scoring against one of Europe's best teams.
For Leipzig, it was a disappointing defeat that leaves them struggling in the league. They now have a lot of work to do if they want to avoid relegation this season.
Overall, it was a thrilling match between two strong teams, and Leverkusen's dominance over Leipzig was clear to see. It will be interesting to see how the rest of the season plays out for both sides.