Bayer Leverkusen has secured a victory over RB Leipzig in their Bundesliga clash at the Volkswagen Arena on Saturday evening. The match was a closely contested affair that saw both sides create numerous chances throughout the ninety minutes.
In the first half, it was Leverkusen who took control of the game and created the majority of the scoring opportunities. However, RB Leipzig were determined to make a comeback and they managed to equalize through a penalty kick from Emil Forsberg in the 42nd minute.
Despite being down by one goal, Leverkusen refused to give up and they continued to push forward. In the 66th minute, Bortwitz made a vital contribution for Leverkusen when he scored his side's second goal. His powerful shot found the back of the net, giving Leverkusen the lead they needed to secure the win.
The second half saw Leverkusen continue to dominate the game and they increased their lead in the 77th minute through another goal from Bortwitz. His header into the net gave Leverkusen all three points and put them firmly in the driver's seat in the race for the top spot in the Bundesliga.
Overall, this was a thrilling match between two strong teams and it was a testament to the quality of play shown by both sides. It will be interesting to see how this match shapes up in terms of the league standings as well as how it affects the players' individual performances.