In a dominant display at the Vonovia Ruhrstadion, Bayer Leverkusen secured a resounding 5-0 victory over VFL Bochum. The home side faced an early setback as Felix Passlack was shown a red card in the 15th minute for a professional foul, reducing them to ten men.
Mindless of the numerical disadvantage, Leverkusen capitalized on their opportunities. Patrik Schick opened the scoring in the 41st minute, followed by Victor Boniface converting a penalty just before halftime, awarded after Nathan Tella was fouled in the box.
In the second half, Leverkusen continued to assert their dominance. Amine Adli extended their lead in the 76th minute, with Josip Stanisic and Alejandro Grimaldo adding two more goals in the latter stages of the game.
This commanding victory extends Bayer’s remarkable unbeaten streak to 50 games this season. With their 16th clean sheet of the campaign, Leverkusen’s defensive solidity has been a key factor in their success.
On the other hand, VFL Bochum finds themselves in a precarious position, hovering just three points above the relegation playoff spot with 33 points. With the final matchday looming, they will need to secure a positive result to avoid being drawn into the relegation battle.
