Leverkusen Overpower Wolfsburg 3–1 With Clinical First‑Half Surge
Leverkusen's early precision rendered Wolfsburg's second‑half xG surge moot.
Overview
- The Bundesliga Matchday 11 contest at the Volkswagen Arena ended 3–1 in Leverkusen's favor.
- Leverkusen built a decisive three-goal cushion before the break through a ruthless attacking spell.
- Wolfsburg produced the stronger second-half metrics with xG of 2.23 to Leverkusen's 1.55 but lacked finishing efficiency.
- A key in-game adjustment after halftime, coupled with standout goalkeeping, protected the visitors' lead.
- Kasper Hjulmand deployed a fluid 3-4-2-1 featuring Mark Flekken in goal and Patrik Schick up front, while Daniel Bauer's Wolfsburg set up in a 4-2-3-1 with Kamil Grabara and Dženan Pejčinović.