Florian Wirtz’s penalty secured a crucial win for Bayer Leverkusen against Union Berlin, moving them within range for first-ever Bundesliga title.
Leverkusen dominated from the start, with Borja Iglesias coming close to opening the scoring early on for the visitors.
Despite their pressure, Union Berlin’s goalkeeper Frederik Rønnow kept them at bay with several crucial saves.
The match took a turn in Leverkusen’s favour when Union Berlin’s Robin Gosens received his second yellow card, reducing the hosts to 10 men just before halftime.
Leverkusen capitalized on their numbers, with Wirtz converting a penalty in stoppage time to give his side the lead.
The second half saw Leverkusen continue their attacking onslaught, with substitute Amine Adli going close to extending their lead.
The return of Victor Boniface from injury also boosted Leverkusen’s frontline confidence.
Meanwhile, news of Heidenheim’s comeback against Bayern Munich added to Leverkusen’s excitement, as a combination of results meant they were just one win away from clinching the Bundesliga trophy.
With a crucial match against Werder Bremen next Sunday, Leverkusen know that a win would seal their place in history as Bundesliga champions for the first time.