Bayer Leverkusen’s Nathan Tella scored two goals, one in each half, to lead the Bundesliga leaders to a 2-0 victory against Darmstadt. This win kept them two points ahead at the top of the table as they prepare to face Bayern Munich next week. Tella opened the scoring in the 33rd minute after Alejandro Grimaldo’s cross found him unmarked at the far post. Leverkusen had several chances to score more goals in the first half, but missed them, including one for Borja Iglesias. Tella then sealed the victory in the 52nd minute with a powerful shot off a Florian Wirtz assist.
Leverkusen’s coach Xabi Alonso expressed satisfaction with the win, calling it a good result and performance. He highlighted the team’s control over the game and their ability to fix the initial gaps in the defense. Leverkusen remains unbeaten in all competitions this season, having collected 52 points in the Bundesliga, two points ahead of Bayern Munich. This season, they have already accumulated more points than in the entire previous campaign.
On the other hand, Darmstadt’s loss against Leverkusen extended their winless streak to 13 matches, equaling a club record from the 1981-82 season. They are currently at the bottom of the Bundesliga table. Leverkusen’s strong performance and unbeaten record contrast with Darmstadt’s struggles, making them a formidable force in the league this season.
