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Grimaldo’s Free-Kick Double Lifts Leverkusen Past Frankfurt 3–1

The result marked Kasper Hjulmand's winning debut as Leverkusen coach.

Overview

  • The left back scored in the 10th minute and at 90+8, with both free kicks hitting the right inside post before crossing the line.
  • Leverkusen earned their first league win of the season despite finishing with nine men after second-half dismissals for Robert Andrich and debutant Ezequiel Fernández.
  • Patrik Schick added a first-half penalty for the hosts as Eintracht goalkeeper Michael Zetterer was beaten by both of Grimaldo's set pieces.
  • Grimaldo was named man of the match and said scoring two direct free kicks in a single game was a first in his career.
  • Former teammates Florian Wirtz and Jeremie Frimpong saluted him on Instagram, while coach Kasper Hjulmand called the free kicks world-class.