Bayer Leverkusen 0-2 Werder Bremen
Goals: 0-1 Schmid 7′ (assist: Stage), 0-2 Njinmah 90’+4 (assist: Topp)
Leverkusen‘s 22-match unbeaten run in the Bundesliga came to a surprising end as they fell to a 2-0 defeat against Bremen at the BayArena. The visitors, who had lost their previous five competitive matches, stunned the hosts with an early goal and a resilient defensive display. Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso made significant rotations to his starting lineup, likely with an eye on their upcoming UEFA Champions League fixture against Bayern Munich but the gamble backfired as Bremen capitalised on their opportunity.
