Soccer-Leverkusen Battle Past Heidenheim To Equal Record Unbeaten Run – News18

HEIDENHEIM, Germany:Bayer Leverkusen scored in every half to battle previous hosts Heidenheim 2-1 on Saturday and open up an eight-level hole on the high of the desk as they equalled a German file by going 32 matches unbeaten in all competitions.

The guests, who’ve by no means received a Bundesliga title, snatched the lead on the stroke of halftime when Jeremie Frimpong slotted dwelling a deflected shot.

Leverkusen, whose final main trophy was the 1993 German Cup, had possibilities to attain once more and Germany worldwide Florian Wirtz hit the crossbar within the 77th minute.

He made quickly amends, nevertheless, delivering an outstanding help for Amine Adli to make it 2-0. Heidenheim decreased the deficit within the 87th by way of Tim Kleindienst however couldn’t discover an equaliser.

Xabi Alonso’s crew haven’t misplaced a match this season in home and European competitions, equalling Bayern Munich’s file run of 32 unbeaten matches from 2020.

“It was not difficult for us to play well after last week,” Alonso stated, in reference to his crew’s 3-0 win over Bayern Munich.

“We were ready to do it today and I liked that. The players are ready not just for the top games but they were alert and motivated today as well.”

“I am not going to celebrate my 500 days in this post,” stated the Spaniard. “I am satisfied with the game and the performance and the result. We are in a good situation, we will keep going and we will take it one game at a time.”

Leverkusen, who’ve received 28 and drawn 4 matches in all competitions, head the Bundesliga standings on 58 factors, eight forward of Bayern who play VfL Bochum on Sunday.

Heidenheim, whose eight-recreation unbeaten run within the league got here to an finish, dropped to tenth.

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