Bayer Leverkusen win against Borussia Dortmund 2-1 in Bundesliga; Wirtz scores key goal

Bayer Leverkusen secured a crucial victory over Borussia Dortmund on Sunday, with the visitors securing a hard-fought 2-1 win at the Veltins-Arena. The match was full of drama and tension throughout, with both sides putting in impressive performances.

The first half saw a lively contest between the two teams, with Bayer Leverkusen enjoying most of the possession and creating some good chances. However, they were unable to find the back of the net until the 68th minute when they finally broke through thanks to a well-taken header from Julian Weigl.

Despite their lead, Dortmund did not give up easily and continued to press forward for the remainder of the game. They almost levelled the scoreline just before halftime when they hit the post with a powerful shot from Christian Pulisic.

In the second half, it was Bayer Leverkusen who took control and created more opportunities, with Wirtz scoring the decisive goal late on. Despite the loss, Borussia Dortmund can take heart from the fact that they have shown great resilience and determination despite being outplayed by their opponents.

Overall, it was a closely contested match that ended in a narrow victory for Bayer Leverkusen. Both teams displayed excellent footballing ability and showed that they are both capable of competing at the top end of the Bundesliga. It will be interesting to see how this match sets the tone for the rest of the season.