BL: Cologne scorer, Leverkusen takes 10 steps ahead of Bayern

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By: Manu Tournoux

BL: Cologne scorer, Leverkusen takes 10 steps ahead of Bayern

After the draw (2-2) conceded by Bayern Munich at the opening of the 24th day of the Bundesliga, Bayer Leverkusen had a great opportunity to take off at the top of the standings. At the RheinEnergieStadion, Xabi Alonso’s men were quick to seize it. Well helped by Jan Thielmann, sent off even before the end of the first quarter of an hour (14th), Bayer took advantage of its numerical superiority to take the lead.

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On a serve from Patrik Schick, Jeremie Frimpong opened the scoring before the break (0-1, 37th). Returning from the locker room, the visitors gave themselves a few scares, notably a dangerous shot from Sargis Adamyan hitting the post (51st), but ensured the essentials. Entering the last quarter of an hour, Alejandro Grimaldo even doubled the lead to secure this new success (0-2, 73rd). With this victory (2-0), Leverkusen remains undefeated in the league and takes ten steps ahead of Bayern Munich, who sees the title slip away…

Manu Tournoux

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Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.