Bayer Leverkusen’s impressive 35-game unbeaten run in the Bundesliga came to an end as RB Leipzig staged a dramatic comeback to win 3-2.
Loïs Openda delivered the decisive blow late in the second half with a powerful long-range shot that beat goalkeeper Matej Kovar.
Leverkusen took the lead in the first half when Jeremie Frimpong evaded defender El Chadaille Bitshiabu and scored at the near post.
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They doubled their advantage six minutes later with Alex Grimaldo converting Florian Wirtz’s pass from close range.
Leipzig’s Kevin Kampl headed in a goal from Benjamin Henrichs’ cross in first-half stoppage time, narrowing the deficit.
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Openda equalized in the 57th minute with a shot from a tight angle, and then scored the winner with 10 minutes remaining.
Leipzig’s manager, Marco Rose, was sent off in the first half for protesting against referee Matthias Jollenbeck after a challenge on Openda by Jonathan Tah.
Leverkusen, who had only lost once in the Bundesliga since the final day of the 2022-23 season, saw their unbeaten streak end. Leipzig’s victory also extended their own unbeaten league run to 13 matches.
