Bayer Leverkusen faced a shocking 2-0 defeat at home against Werder Bremen, allowing Bayern Munich to keep an eight-point lead in the Bundesliga standings. Leverkusen, last season's champions, failed to create effective opportunities, managing only four shots on target from 18 attempts. The defeat marked an unusual day in the Bundesliga, with all three top teams, including Bayern and Borussia Dortmund, losing on the same matchday for the first time since 2006-07. As they prepare for an upcoming Champions League match against Bayern, Leverkusen must overcome a three-goal deficit from the first leg.
Bayer Leverkusen's shocking 2-0 home defeat to Werder Bremen means they remain eight points behind Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich, missing a chance to close the gap.
Despite creating 18 shots, Bayer Leverkusen only managed four on target, highlighting their struggle to convert opportunities into goals and ultimately cost them the match.
The surprising loss saw all top Bundesliga teams -- Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, and Bayer Leverkusen -- suffer defeats on the same matchday for the first time in 18 years.
Leverkusen faces a tough challenge in the Champions League as they host Bayern Munich upcoming, needing to overturn a three-goal deficit from the first leg.
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