(Bundesliga 2022/2023): Highlights Leverkusen - Bayern München

This game wasn't just a clash between Leverkusen's coach Xabi Alonso and his old side Bayern Munichian coach Bayulian Nagelsmann. It was a game with far-reaching consequences regarding table position and entry into a Europe-wide competition next season. The home side started the game as they meant to go on, energised and with a solid game plan. They put Bayern under pressure from the start and Jan Sommer had a first awkward moment just over 15 minutes in, courtesy of Jeremy Flimpong. Indeed, Leverkusen had the lion's share of possession and had already had five or more shots on target compared to Bayern's zero. But Bayern are known for their extraordinary efficiency and 22 minutes in, their first shot of the game was turned past his own keeper by Odilon Kosanur. Although Joshua Kibish would claim the goal for himself. That shot gave the visitors the lead. Julian Nagelsmann was delighted. And he may just have thought that he'd found the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. However, die Werkself didn't let their heads go down. Far from it, they redoubled their input and got what they were looking for just after the restart. Benjamin Pavard fouled Amine Adli in the box and Leverkusen had a penalty. Ezequiel Palacios took on the job and stayed calm under pressure to send Jan Sommer the wrong way. It was a deserved equaliser. 15 minutes later, Bayern gave away another penalty as Leverkusen took advantage of their self-confidence that grew as the game progressed. It was Adli again who this time coaxed a foul out of Deo Epomercano. And once again, Palacios took responsibility. Having converted the first, he put the second in almost the same place. Sommer gets right this time, but the ball had too much pace for him to get near as the hosts went in front. Nevertheless, Leverkusen stood firm. Xabi Alonso's side confirmed they are still very much in the mix for Europe.