Leverkusen extend Bundesliga lead with draw at Stuttgart

Bayer Leverkusen solidified their lead at the top of the Bundesliga table on Sunday, bouncing back to secure a 1-1 draw against Stuttgart. This outcome places Leverkusen four points ahead of second-placed Bayern Munich, who experienced an unexpected upset the previous day.

Despite facing considerable pressure in the first 45 minutes, with goalkeeper Lukas Hradecky making impressive saves, Leverkusen conceded a goal just before halftime. Joshua Vagnoman set up Chris Fuehrich for a straightforward close-range finish, giving the hosts a well-deserved lead.

The visitors quickly responded in the second half, with teenage sensation Florian Wirtz calmly slotting home a goal just two minutes into the period. Nigerian forward Victor Boniface played a pivotal role, creating an opportunity down the left and laying off the ball for Wirtz to finish expertly.

The equalizer shifted the momentum in Leverkusen’s favor, as they began to pose a greater threat. Granit Xhaka rattled the woodwork with a powerful long-range shot, and defender Jonathan Tah came close to scoring a late winner with an acrobatic half-volley.

Ultimately, the Bundesliga encounter concluded with both teams earning a point. Bayer Leverkusen now strengthens their position at the league’s summit, holding a four-point advantage over defending champions Bayern Munich, who have a game in hand. Xabi Alonso’s team remains the only unbeaten side in the division after 14 matches.