Bayer Leverkusen Thrashes RB Salzburg 5-0 in Champions League Match

Bayer Leverkusen made a strong comeback in their Champions League campaign with a resounding 5-0 victory over RB Salzburg at home on Tuesday, November 26, 2024. The match saw Florian Wirtz score twice, helping Leverkusen regain momentum after recent setbacks.

The home side took an early lead when Wirtz converted a penalty in the eighth minute, following a handball by Salzburg’s Samson Baidoo. Just three minutes later, Alejandro Grimaldo doubled the lead with a precise free kick that sailed into the opposite corner of the goal.

Wirtz scored his second goal of the match on the half-hour mark, collecting Grimaldo’s pass and dribbling past two defenders before sending a low shot into the far corner. This was Wirtz’s fifth goal in five Champions League games, highlighting his significant impact on the team.

Patrik Schick added a fourth goal for Leverkusen in the 61st minute with a simple tap-in after a perfect ball from Jeremie Frimpong. The scoring was completed by substitute Aleix Garcia, who finished off a Wirtz cross with a powerful shot in the 72nd minute.

Despite the heavy defeat, RB Salzburg’s goalkeeper Alexander Schlager made several crucial saves to prevent an even more lopsided scoreline. Leverkusen’s victory moves them to 10 points in the Champions League standings, while Salzburg remains on three points after their fourth defeat in five matches.

Leverkusen’s next match will be another home game against Inter Milan, while Salzburg will host Paris St Germain in their upcoming fixture.