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Bayer Leverkusen suffered their first defeat in 36 Bundesliga matches, as Leipzig got here from behind to stun Xabi Alonso’s aspect 3-2 at BayArena.
Lois Openda struck twice for Marco Rose’s, who recovered from 2-0 right down to make it two wins from two and transfer to the summit of the desk.
It appeared like enterprise as common for the reigning Bundesliga champions after they scored twice within the final seven minutes of the primary half.
First, Jeremie Frimpong tucked away from shut vary earlier than Alejandro Grimaldo doubled the lead, although Victor Boniface squandered an excellent likelihood to make it 3-0.
Nevertheless, Leipzig replied deep into first-half stoppage time with Kevin Kampl’s diving header decreasing the deficit.
Openda then introduced the guests degree within the 57th minute, earlier than a shocking long-range strike accomplished the turnaround 10 minutes from time, condemning Leverkusen to their first league defeat in 15 months.
462 – RB Leipzig are the primary workforce to beat Bayer 04 Leverkusen within the Bundesliga in 35 matches and 462 days since VfL Bochum managed to beat them 3-0 on matchday 34 of the 2022-23 season. Cease. #B04RBL pic.twitter.com/ParE1BBDx6
— OptaFranz (@OptaFranz) August 31, 2024
Knowledge Debrief: Leverkusen’s lengthy streak involves a shuddering halt
Leipzig grew to become the primary aspect to beat Leverkusen in a Bundesliga match since Bochum achieved the feat a staggering 462 days earlier.
The guests have begun a Bundesliga season with two wins from two for less than the second time, additionally doing so in 2019-20.
They’re additionally now unbeaten in 13 league matches, their longest such streak since Rose took cost.
As for Leverkusen, their invincible streak is formally historical past, as is their 29-game unbeaten run on dwelling soil.
