Leverkusen Defeat 10-Man Frankfurt 3-1 as Winless Slide Deepens

Overview

• Arthur opened the scoring in the 26th minute and Malik Tillman doubled Leverkusen’s lead before halftime, with Robin Koch pulling one back early in the second half.
• Ellyes Skhiri was sent off for a second yellow card around the 70th minute, and Aleix Garcia sealed the result in stoppage time.
• Leverkusen controlled the first half with clinical finishing, while Frankfurt’s defensive frailties resurfaced after the break.
• Frankfurt have conceded three goals in six of their last seven matches, and their winless run across competitions now stands at eight.
• The result leaves Leverkusen sixth, one point off the Champions League places, with Frankfurt eighth as Riera prepares to replace the dismissed Dino Toppmöller.