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Expert Recap and Game Analysis of the Bayer Leverkusen vs. Borussia Mönchengladbach Match
A Thrilling Match with a Dramatic Finish
Game Summary
In a captivating Bundesliga match, Borussia Mönchengladbach fought back from a 2-0 deficit to earn a 2-2 draw against Bayer Leverkusen. However, in a dramatic twist, Leverkusen was awarded a penalty in the dying minutes, which Florian Wirtz converted in the 11th minute of stoppage time to secure a 3-2 victory for the visitors.
Player Ratings
Borussia Mönchengladbach
* Yann Sommer: 7.0 * Ramy Bensebaini: 6.5 * Nico Elvedi: 6.0 * Tony Jantschke: 5.5 * Stefan Lainer: 6.0 * Christoph Kramer: 6.5 * Florian Neuhaus: 7.0 * Jonas Hofmann: 7.5 * Lars Stindl: 6.0 * Alassane Pléa: 7.0 * Marcus Thuram: 8.0
Bayer Leverkusen
* Lukas Hradecky: 6.5 * Piero Hincapie: 7.0 * Edmond Tapsoba: 6.5 * Jonathan Tah: 6.0 * Daley Sinkgraven: 6.0 * Robert Andrich: 6.5 * Charles Aránguiz: 7.0 * Florian Wirtz: 8.5 * Moussa Diaby: 7.5 * Karim Bellarabi: 6.5 * Patrik Schick: 7.0
Key Moments
* **11th minute:** Wirtz scores from the penalty spot to give Leverkusen an early lead. * **26th minute:** Patrick Schick doubles Leverkusen's advantage. * **52nd minute:** Marcus Thuram pulls one back for Gladbach from the penalty spot. * **56th minute:** Jonas Hofmann equalizes for Gladbach. * **90+11 minute:** Wirtz's rebounded penalty gives Leverkusen the victory.
Expert Analysis
The match was a tale of two halves. Leverkusen dominated the first half, while Gladbach came out stronger in the second half. Gladbach's Thuram and Hofmann were particularly impressive, while Wirtz was the standout player for Leverkusen.
The result leaves Leverkusen in third place in the Bundesliga standings, while Gladbach drops to fifth.
Sources
* [Borussia Mönchengladbach vs. Bayer Leverkusen Match Report](https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/match-day-2/borussia-monchengladbach-vs-bayer-leverkusen-match-report/1918262) * [Player Ratings: Borussia Mönchengladbach vs. Bayer Leverkusen](https://www.whoscored.com/Matches/1634357/Live/Germany-Bundesliga-2024-2025-Borussia-Monchengladbach-Bayer-Leverkusen)