In the fierce competition of the Bundesliga, Bayern Munich's dominance has been unassailable. However, in the 2023 24 season, Bayer Leverkusen emerged in a remarkable way as a dark horse to challenge Bayern's dominance. On December 4, Beijing time, Leverkusen will face the strong rival Dortmund at home, this game known as the 7.5 billion duel is not only about the honor of the two teams, but also a key battle for Leverkusen to hit the top of the league.
Bayer Leverkusen have been in astonishing form this season, winning 14 consecutive matches in Europe's top five leagues, including eight in the Bundesliga, and currently sit top of the table with 34 points from 11 wins and one draw, two points ahead of Bayern Munich. Such a performance not only broke Bayern's long-term rule, but also aroused great enthusiasm among the fans. The team has been excellent in attack, scoring 64 goals throughout the season, showing a strong attacking force. Bayer Leverkusen has many frontcourt players such as Boniface, Hoffmann, Adley, etc., among which Boniface leads the team with 12 goals and 6 assists.
Borussia Dortmund, meanwhile, beat AC Milan 3-1 in the Champions League in midweek and are currently fourth in the table with seven wins, three draws and two defeats despite their ups and downs in the Bundesliga. Borussia Dortmund's squad also had a strong performance with the likes of Brandt, who scored 38 goals, the fifth-highest in the Bundesliga. However, compared to Bayer Leverkusen's attacking firepower, Dortmund looked slightly inferior at both ends of the pitch.
The showdown between the two teams in this key battle is not only a competition of technology and tactics, but also a contest of prestige and strength. Bayer Leverkusen's squad is valued at a whopping 5At 2.3 billion euros, Dortmund is no slouch with 4A lineup of 6.7 billion euros. The combined value of both teams reached 9With 900 million euros, this game can be called the battle of the giants of the Bundesliga.
Historically, Bayer Leverkusen's head-to-head record with Borussia Dortmund is not dominant, with only 3 wins and 7 losses in the last 10 meetings. However, Bayer Leverkusen this season is not what it used to be. Under Alonso's leadership, the team has improved significantly both offensively and defensively. In particular, the performance of the frontcourt players Hoffman, Adley and Boniface was able to not only score goals themselves, but also assist their team-mates, forming a strong attacking combination.
In addition, Bayer Leverkusen's backline has also been excellent, with Grimaldo and Frimpong contributing in defence. In contrast, Borussia Dortmund's attacking form has been a little sluggish and there are some holes in the defence. In addition, they have just gone through a tough battle in the Champions League and could suffer physically.
Despite injuries to both teams, Bayer Leverkusen's absence from Wirtz has had a significant impact on the team's attack. Despite this, Bayer Leverkusen's all-out burst on three fronts this season has shown their strong overall strength and depth. Whether it's the league, the UEFA Champions League or the German Cup, Bayer Leverkusen have shown great competitiveness.
In this matchup, Bayer Leverkusen are expected to continue their winning streak. Not only did they have a lot of offensive firepower, but they also showed solid defence and team spirit. In this season's Bundesliga, Bayer Leverkusen's performance is undoubtedly the most impressive. Their progress and achievements are not only a challenge to Bayern's dominance, but also a reflection of the diversity and competitiveness of the Bundesliga. In the key battle between Bayer Leverkusen and Borussia Dortmund, we can not only see the battle between the two strong teams, but also witness the fierce competition and wonderful moments in the Bundesliga.
This Bayer Leverkusen match against Borussia Dortmund is not only a contest between two giants, but also a symbol of the diversity and competitiveness of the Bundesliga. Bayer Leverkusen's outstanding performances this season have proven that they have become serious contenders to challenge Bayern's supremacy. The team's multi-point blossoming on the offensive end, especially the excellent performances of Boniface and Hofmann, showed their maturity in tactics and teamwork. At the same time, Bayer Leverkusen's defence also put the opposition under great pressure, showing their all-round tactical literacy and mental outlook.
Borussia Dortmund have had their ups and downs this season, but their excellent performances in the Champions League, as well as the consistency of players such as Brandt, still show that they are a strong team to be reckoned with. This game will be a test and a challenge for Borussia Dortmund, who will need to show better form at both ends of the pitch to face the mighty Bayer Leverkusen.