Once again at it. Bayer pulls out victory in the first round of the Bundesliga in the last minutes

On Friday, August 23, the new Bundesliga season commenced. Reigning champions Bayer Leverkusen faced Borussia Mönchengladbach away.

The "Pharmaceuticals" started the match strongly, scoring in the 12th minute. Granit Xhaka netted the first goal of the new Bundesliga season. As the first half drew to a close, Bayer doubled their advantage, with Florian Wirtz making it 2-0 in the 38th minute.

The second half saw the hosts come out stronger. In the 59th minute, Nico Elvedi reduced the deficit, with the referees reviewing the replay before confirming the goal. Borussia continued to press and salvaged a draw in the dying moments of the match. Tim Kleindienst scored a crucial goal - 2-2.

It seemed the match would end in a draw, but in the 100th minute, the referee awarded a penalty against Gladbach. Florian Wirtz missed his initial attempt but was first to the rebound, securing the victory for Bayer Leverkusen.

The reigning champions once again snatch a last-minute win, earning their first points of the new Bundesliga season.

Bundesliga, First Round

Borussia Mönchengladbach - Bayer Leverkusen 2:3
Goals: 0:1 Xhaka (12), 0:2 Wirtz (38), 1:2 Elvedi (59), 2:2 Kleindienst (85), 2:3 - 101 Wirtz