Bayer Leverkusen Edge Borussia Dortmund 2-1, Wirtz Scores Last-Gasp Winner to Extend Leadership

Bayer Leverkusen secured their place in the UEFA Champions League with a hard-fought victory over Borussia Dortmund at the Westfalenstadion on Saturday.

The match was a closely contested affair throughout, but it was Bayer Leverkusen who emerged victorious thanks to a last-gasp winner from Emre Can.

Dortmund were the better side for much of the game, and they created numerous chances through their talented attacking trio of Jadon Sancho, Erling Haaland and Timo Werner.

However, it was Bayer Leverkusen who eventually came out on top, with Can scoring the only goal of the match just before half-time.

The win meant that Bayer Leverkusen moved up to third place in Group F, two points behind leaders Liverpool and one point ahead of Manchester City.

Meanwhile, Borussia Dortmund remain in fourth place, three points behind Liverpool and Manchester City.

Emre Can's late winner was a testament to the quality of his team-mates and the resilience of his team, as well as a reminder of why he is considered one of the best defenders in Europe.

It will be interesting to see how this group stage finishes, and whether or not Bayer Leverkusen can maintain their momentum going into the knockout stages.