Three goals, three points – and a goalscorer in Christmas attire. Bayer 04 beat Eintracht Frankfurt 3-0 in the penultimate league match of 2023 and once again impressed on the pitch. In front of a full house at the BayArena, the hosts dominated proceedings for almost the full 90 minutes and extended their unbeaten run to 24 games. The Werkself review.
Show moreBayer 04 will be top of the tree at Christmas after winning 3-0 at home to Eintracht Frankfurt on Bundesliga Matchday 15. It means they also remain unbeaten this season after their 24th match in all competitions. The goals for Leverkusen were scored by Victor Boniface in the first half as well as Jeremie Frimpong and Florian Wirtz after the break. The result ensures that the Werkself, who host VfL Bochum in their final game of 2023 on Wednesday, will go into the new year as league leaders. The advantage over FC Bayern Munich, who had played two games fewer when the final whistle went at the BayArena, is currently seven points.
Show moreIn the penultimate fixture of this year, Bayer 04 welcome Eintracht Frankfurt to the BayArena today, Sunday 17 December (kick-off 17:30 CET). The seventh-placed Hessians want to climb up the table before the winter break. All the latest info ahead of the match.
Show moreLike the Werkself, Eintracht Frankfurt were also in European action on Thursday. A few days after the great performance against FC Bayern Munich, coach Dino Toppmöller's team suffered a defeat at Aberdeen in Scotland – and now also have some personnel concerns ahead of the match at the BayArena on Sunday, 17 December (kick-off: 17:30 CET). Here’s the lowdown on our next opponents.
Show moreHaving beaten Molde 5-1 in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday, Bayer 04 now turn their attentions back to the Bundesliga and Sunday’s visit of Eintracht Frankfurt (kick-off: 17:30 CET) in the penultimate fixture of 2023. Ahead of the game at the BayArena, head coach Xabi Alonso spoke at his press conference on Friday about the match and also the potential for an investor to get involved with the DFL.
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