Leverkusen Triumphs 1-0 in Dortmund to Secure Spot in DFB-Pokal Quarterfinals

In a thrilling DFB-Pokal match, Bayer Leverkusen secured a narrow 1-0 victory against Borussia Dortmund. The showdown took place at the iconic Signal Iduna Park, where Leverkusen’s Maza netted the decisive goal in the 34th minute. This victory allows Leverkusen to advance to the quarterfinals of the prestigious tournament.

Key Match Highlights

• Match Result: Bayer Leverkusen 1, Borussia Dortmund 0
• Goal Scorer: Maza (34th minute)
• Attendance: 81,365
• Referee: Tobias Stieler

Team Lineups

Borussia Dortmund

• Kobel
• Anton
• Can
• Schlotterbeck
• Ryerson (67′ Beier)
• Bellingham
• Nmecha (74′ Groß)
• Svensson (86′ Bensebaini)
• Adeyemi
• Chukwuemeka (67′ Brandt)
• Silva (67′ Guirassy)

Bayer Leverkusen

• Flekken
• Quansah
• Andrich
• Tapsoba
• Hofmann (90’+2 Badé)
• Maza
• Garcia
• Grimaldo
• Terrier (61’ Tillman)
• Poku (83’ Tella)
• Kofane (61’ Schick)

Next Steps for Bayer Leverkusen

Bayer 04 Leverkusen will continue their busy schedule with an upcoming match against FC Augsburg on December 6. Following this fixture, they will play their final Champions League game of the year against Newcastle United on December 10 at the BayArena.

With this victory, Leverkusen solidifies their position as a formidable contender in the DFB-Pokal. Fans and players alike are eager to see how far the Werkself can go in this year’s tournament.