At 22:30 GMT on March 17, the 26th round of the 2023-24 Bundesliga season ushered in a key battle between leaders Leverkusen and rivals Freiburg.
In the first half, the game went into a whitewash at the start. Leverkusen's Wiltz broke the deadlock with a brilliant individual performance to give the visitors the lead. However, Freiburg didn't get discouraged and gradually found the rhythm of the game by adjusting their tactics and personnel. Don Yasutoshi seized the opportunity in one of the attacks, and he successfully equalized the score for Freiburg with a low shot.
The game then entered a more intense phase. Leverkusen's Hrozek showed excellent header ability from a corner kick, and he added a goal to help his team take the lead again. This goal gave Leverkusen hope of victory, and they continued to intensify their attack in an attempt to extend their lead.
In the second half, the two sides engaged in a more intense confrontation. Leverkusen's Schick showed great ability to score in the air in an attack, and he managed to put the ball into Freiburg's goal, adding another goal for his team. The goal extended Leverkusen's lead to two goals.
Freiburg did not give up. They kept creating threats through aggressive running and accurate passing. Finally, Keitel seized the opportunity in an attack and he managed to get a goal back for Freiburg. This goal gave Freiburg the hope of a comeback, and they continued to intensify their attack, trying to equalize the score in the last minute.
Leverkusen's defense was very solid and they didn't give Freiburg too many chances. In the end, the match ended with a score of 3-2, Leverkusen beat Freiburg and led the table. At the same time, they continue to maintain their brilliant record of 38 matches undefeated in all competitions.