Overview

• Bayer Leverkusen defeated VfL Bochum 3-1 on March 28, 2025, with goals from Aleix García, Victor Boniface, and Amine Adli.
• Felix Passlack scored Bochum's only goal in the 26th minute, briefly leveling the match at 1-1.
• Leverkusen remains second in the Bundesliga standings, just three points behind Bayern Munich in the title race.
• Despite the loss, Bochum's defensive improvements under coach Dieter Hecking were evident, though they remain in 16th place, one point above direct relegation.
• A controversial penalty appeal by Bochum in the 10th minute was dismissed, adding to the frustrations of their relegation battle.