Leverkusen scored a last-gasp goal in stoppage time to reverse Stuttgart 4-3

2025-03-17 15:56

Leverkusen scored a last-gasp goal in stoppage time to reverse Stuttgart 4-3

On March 17, the 26th round of the Bundesliga ushered in a dramatic match, with Stuttgart playing at home against the league leader Leverkusen. During the game, the two sides fought back and forth, and the winner was not decided until the stoppage time. In the end, Leverkusen defeated Stuttgart 4-3 with Schick's lore , and continued to lead the Bundesliga standings .

 

After the game started, Stuttgart quickly got into the game and took the lead in the 14th minute. Demirovic made a supplementary shot in front of the goal, helping the home team to lead 1-0. After that, Leverkusen gradually stabilized and tried to counterattack. In the 22nd minute, Grimaldo sent a precise cross, and Schick shot in the penalty area, but unfortunately the ball was slightly higher than the crossbar, and Leverkusen missed the chance to equalize.

At the beginning of the second half, Stuttgart launched another attack and expanded their lead in the 48th minute. Milhaud made a wonderful assist, and Waltermade calmly pushed the ball into the goal in the penalty area, and the score came to 2-0. Facing a two-goal deficit, Leverkusen showed great resilience. In the 55th minute, Frimpong got the ball at the back of the penalty area and decisively shot into the far corner. The ball went straight into the dead corner, and Leverkusen chased the score to 1-2.

However, Stuttgart remained strong and opened up the gap again in the 63rd minute. Demirovic's shot was saved by goalkeeper Hradecky, but Xhaka quickly followed up and scored, giving Stuttgart a 3-1 lead. Despite falling behind by two goals, Leverkusen did not give up. In the 67th minute, Inkapiye opened up an angle in the penalty area and scored, making the score 2-3, and the suspense of the game heated up again.

Entering the final stage of the game, Leverkusen's offensive became more and more fierce. In the 78th minute, Schick's low shot in the penalty area missed, failing to help the team equalize the score. In the 82nd minute, Adli's shot slipped past the goal and Leverkusen missed a good opportunity. In the 88th minute, Boniface made a cross after breaking through, causing Stuttgart defender Stiller to accidentally score an own goal when clearing the ball, and Leverkusen tied the score to 3-3.

The game entered the stoppage time, and both sides had the chance to change the score, but Leverkusen seized the last chance. In the 90+3 minute, Frimpong sent a precise cross from the right, and Schick jumped high in the penalty area and headed the ball into the Stuttgart goal, Leverkusen completed the reversal 4-3. At the final whistle, Leverkusen won three points with difficulty, continuing to consolidate their leading position in the standings.

After this game, Leverkusen continued to remain unbeaten in the league and steadily moved towards the Bundesliga championship. The team showed strong offensive firepower and a spirit of never giving up. The outstanding performances of players such as Schick and Frimpong added confidence to the team's championship. Although Stuttgart performed well and led the opponent three times, it was eventually reversed, exposing the loopholes on the defensive end. After this loss, Stuttgart still needs to work harder in the competition for the European Cup seat.

Leverkusen's victory not only allows them to continue to occupy the top position, but also makes fans more looking forward to whether they can continue their strong performance in the next game and eventually win the Bundesliga championship trophy.


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