Bayer Leverkusen 3–1 Bochum
Goals: 1-0 García 20‘ (assist: Palacios), 1-1 Passlack 26‘, 2-1 Boniface 60‘ (assist: Hincapié), 3-1 Adli 87‘ (assist: Palacios)
The BayArena played host to a high-stakes encounter as Leverkusen welcomed Bochum for a match crucial to both teams’ season objectives. Xabi Alonso’s men were looking to close the six-point gap to league leaders Bayern Munich, while Dieter Hecking‘s side were fighting to escape the relegation play-off spot. The home team entered the match with a strong record against Bochum, having won their last four encounters, but the visitors’ impressive Friday form promised an intriguing battle.
