Leverkusen fails in the title race: Kiel fought sensational draw!

Leverkusen fails in the title race: Kiel fought sensational draw!

In a gripping game on the 23rd matchday of the Bundesliga, promoted Holstein Kiel fought for a highly competitive 2-2 draw against the master Bayer 04 Leverkusen on February 22, 2025. The game started brilliant for the hosts, who quickly took the lead through Victor Boniface (4. Minute) and Jonas Hofmann (8th minute). But the Kielers come back, such as Bundesliga.com , Max Schwill got the connection with the first half of the first half, while Fiete ARP in the second Halftime secured the draw through a penalty.

Leverkusen's dominance and Kiel's fighting spirit

Leverkusen initially showed his usual strength with a high accuracy of fit and the powerful playing style. But the Kielers gradually came into play, which became clear in the second half. In addition to the two goals, numerous other opportunities were made, so a supposed third goal from Boniface did not go to the goal due to an offside decision. Ultimately, it was the combative achievement that Kiel certainly brought through the encounter - with such an appearance, a draw against such a strong team as Leverkusen is also a success, which both the fans and the players from Kiel could celebrate.

Above all, Florian Wirtz from Bayer 04 was the most striking player on the pitch, despite the lack of scorer points. With 53 duels won, most of the ends and its constant presence in the game structure, he demonstrated that he has the key to success in his own hands. So it remains to be seen how the two teams will beat in the upcoming games, especially when meeting other strong opponents of the league.