In the final match of the 20th round of the German Football Bundesliga, Bayer Leverkusen secured a 3-1 victory over TSG 1899 Hoffenheim.
The reigning champion scored the opening goal just a quarter of an hour into the game, with Victor Boniface capitalizing on a misplaced pass. Only five minutes later, Jeremie Frimpong doubled the lead for Leverkusen. Just before the halftime break, a new development emerged, as referee Robin Braun announced a decision made using the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system for the first time in the Bundesliga.
Following the restart, Patrik Schick, a recent substitute, seemed to have given the home team a crucial advantage. However, in the 61st minute, Alejandro Grimaldo’s red card weakened Hoffenheim’s chances. Immediately after, Gift Orban, a new signing for the away team, reduced the deficit to 1-3. Despite this, Hoffenheim failed to generate sufficient momentum to threaten Leverkusen’s lead.
As a result, Leverkusen remains in close pursuit of leaders Bayern Munich, while Hoffenheim continues to struggle in the relegation zone, currently occupying 15th place.
Next Saturday, Leverkusen will travel to VfL Wolfsburg, while Hoffenheim will host 1. FC Union Berlin.