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Florian Wirtz Shines in Bayer Leverkusen's 5-0 Champions League Win Over Salzburg

The 21-year-old scored twice and earned Player of the Match honors as Leverkusen strengthened their position in the group stage.

  • Florian Wirtz scored two goals and provided crucial plays in Leverkusen's dominant victory over RB Salzburg in the Champions League group stage.
  • The match marked Wirtz's fourth Player of the Match recognition in this Champions League season, underscoring his pivotal role for the team.
  • Coach Xabi Alonso praised Wirtz as a 'difference-maker' but emphasized the need for team structures to maximize his impact on the field.
  • Leverkusen's win brings them to 10 points in the group stage, improving their chances of advancing to the next round after earlier setbacks against Liverpool and Brest.
  • Teammates and fans celebrated Wirtz's performance, with the player describing the crowd's reaction as a 'goosebumps' moment.
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