Bayer Leverkusen, the reigning Bundesliga champions, once again demonstrated their knack for late-game heroics as Victor Boniface scored in the third minute of stoppage time to secure a thrilling 4-3 victory over Wolfsburg on Sunday. This win is further testament to their ability to find success in the final moments, a defining characteristic of their triumphant 2023-24 season, where they ended Bayern Munich’s 11-year dominance to clinch the title.
Under manager Xabi Alonso, Bayer Leverkusen consistently delivered late-game drama, often salvaging draws or securing victories in the dying minutes. The team’s 93rd-minute goal at the BayArena marked their 20th goal scored in the 90th minute or later since the start of the 2023-24 season, a staggering testament to their remarkable ability to find a way to win.
In the opening match of the current season, Bayer Leverkusen once again showcased their late-game prowess when Florian Wirtz scored the winning goal in the 11th minute of added time, securing a 3-2 away victory against Borussia Monchengladbach.
Forward Patrik Schick leads the way in stoppage-time goals for Bayer Leverkusen, with four goals to his name, followed closely by Victor Boniface with three. These dramatic late-game strikes have played a pivotal role in rescuing a remarkable 13 points for the team since last season.
Bayer Leverkusen’s record of late-game goals paints a vivid picture of their remarkable resilience and ability to maintain focus and composure in the most crucial moments:
* 90′ vs Ottensen (DFB Pokal) – Adam Hlozek
* 90’+4 vs Bayern (Bundesliga) – Exequiel Palacios
* 90’+2 vs Sandhausen (DFB Pokal) – Amine Adli
* 90’+4 vs Qarabag (Europa League) – Victor Boniface
* 90’+4 vs Augsburg (Bundesliga) – Exequiel Palacios
* 90’+1 vs Leipzig (Bundesliga) – Piero Hincapie
* 90’+5 vs Bayern Munich (Bundesliga) – Jeremie Frimpong
* 90’+1 vs Stuttgart (DFB Pokal) – Jonathan Tah
* 90’+2 vs Qarabag (Europa League) – Patrick Schick
* 90’+3 vs Qarabag (Europa League) – Patrick Schick
* 90’+7 vs Qarabag (Europa League) – Patrick Schick
* 90’+1 vs Hoffenheim (Bundesliga) – Patrick Schick
* 90’+1 vs West Ham United (Europa League) – Victor Boniface
* 90’ vs Werder Bremen (Bundesliga) – Florian Wirtz
* 90’+7 vs Borussia Dortmund (Bundesliga) – Josip Stanisic
* 90’+6 vs Stuttgart (Bundesliga) – Robert Andrich
* 90+2 vs AS Roma (Europa League) – Josip Stanisic
* 90’+3 vs Bochum (Bundesliga) – Alex Grimaldo
* 90’+11 vs Borussia Monchengladbach (Bundesliga) – Florian Wirtz
* 90’+3 vs Wolfsburg (Bundesliga) – Victor Boniface
As the 2024-25 Bundesliga season unfolds, Bayer Leverkusen’s ability to secure victories in the final minutes will undoubtedly be a crucial factor in their pursuit of defending their title. Their knack for late-game heroics, combined with their unwavering determination, makes them a formidable force in German football.
