BVB miss Champions League chance, Leverkusen win via Andrich screamer | OneFootball

Borussia Dortmund have postponed their qualification for the Champions League. BVB lost 1-0 (1-0) to Bayer Leverkusen after a goal from Andrich in the 42nd minute. A win would have secured their place in Europe’s top competition. After 36 consecutive Bundesliga matches, the Black and Yellows failed to score for the first time.

BVB coach Kovac made two changes after the 2-0 win in Stuttgart: Brandt and Fábio Silva came into the starting lineup for Chukwuemeka and Beier (both on the bench). The starting eleven also included defensive leader Schlotterbeck, who recently extended his contract with Borussia until 2031.

Dortmund controlled the game from the outset. Leverkusen, meanwhile, adopted a more cautious approach and looked to hit quickly on the break. Clear-cut chances were few and far between at either end.

In the 18th minute, things became dangerous in front of goal for the first time. While the Bayer defenders slid past the ball, Svensson got to it and placed it toward the top-right corner. But on the line, Badé prevented BVB from taking the lead with a header.

Many of the home side’s moves went through Brandt, who was very lively. But like all the Dortmund players, he lacked precision. As a result, Guirassy and Fábio Silva received hardly any useful service. Since Leverkusen also continued to struggle going forward, the spectators saw very little penalty-area action.

After half an hour, the Werkself gradually woke up. The visitors’ best chance up to that point, however, was gifted by the Black and Yellows. Kobel played the ball straight to Maza’s feet. Kofane then struck from 18 meters, but straight into the arms of the BVB keeper (32’).

In the 42nd minute, Dortmund’s defense made another mistake – this time with fatal consequences. Andrich pounced on Bensebaini’s pass intended for Fábio Silva and shot from 28 meters. The ball flew low into the bottom-left corner at 120 km/h to give Leverkusen the lead.

BVB still struggling

The home side continued to labor in vain for a long time after the break. It was not until the 57th minute that Borussia managed to create a bit of danger. Guirassy met a Ryerson cross with a header, but could not get much power behind it.

Schick, who had only just come on, tested Kobel on the hour mark with a shot toward the near post. The Czech’s effort was one of the few highlights in this phase of the game. BVB remained toothless and barely got into the opposition penalty area.

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Then, in the 83rd minute, it almost did finally happen in the Rhinelanders’ goal. Chukwuemeka passed to Guirassy, who shot from ten meters but only smashed the ball against the crossbar. Then it was Bayer’s turn again. Schick tested Kobel with a header from six meters, but the keeper made a strong reflex save (87’).

Not even an attacking Kobel could change Borussia’s home defeat.

Conclusion: Dortmund started strongly and controlled the match. But the Black and Yellows created just as few chances as Leverkusen. After half an hour, the visitors grew into the game. Andrich’s goal, however, came almost out of nowhere. After the break, the home side’s expected onslaught never materialized. Aside from Guirassy’s effort off the bar, BVB disappointed and ultimately suffered a deserved defeat.

BVB: Kobel – Anton, Schlotterbeck, Bensebaini – Ryerson (76. Kabar), Sabitzer (64. Chukwuemeka), Bellingham (76. Özcan), Svensson (59. Beier) – Brandt, Fábio Silva (64. Inácio) – Guirassy

Leverkusen: Flekken – Andrich, Badé, Tapsoba – Culbreath (74. Vázquez), Palacios, Aleix García, Grimaldo – Maza (90.+2 Tillman), Tella (74. Poku) – Kofane (54. Schick)

Goal: 0:1 Andrich (42’)

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