Bayer Leverkusen’s ‘purple patch’ is seemingly coming to an end, after the club was held to a disappointing 1-1 draw by bottom-placed Bochum. The draw now finds Leverkusen in fourth position on the Bundesliga table, nine points behind leaders Bayern Munich.
The reigning Bundesliga champions have not been in the best of their form this season, winning just four out of their 10 matches. They have now continued with their poor form, and have drawn their three matches in the league. The club most recently lost 4-0 to Liverpool in the UCL. This is in stark contrast to their record last season under manager Xabi Alonso. They had created Bundesliga history by remaining undefeated last season, ending the 2023-24 season with 90 points, winning 28 out of 34 matches.
Patrik Schick opened the scoring for Leverkusen in the 18th minute after he sent a brilliant pass from Florian Wirtz past Bochum keeper Patrick Drewes. His strike hit the post, before rolling into the back of the net. Despite the visitors holding onto their lead for most of the match, Bochum kept the pressure on. Koji Miyoshi, who came in as a late 69th-minute substitute, scored a last-gasp leveler for the home side. He scored a goal from a close-range effort in the 89th minute, past goalkeeper Lukas Hradecky.
Purple patch is over 😂😂😂
— zyx (@FCB_zyx) November 9, 2024
Meanwhile, table-toppers Bayern Munich secured an impressive 1-0 win over FC St. Pauli. This helped them extend their lead on top of the table to five points. Leverkusen next face 13th-placed Heidenheim in their next Bundesliga encounter.
Fans mock Xabi Alonso and his Bayer Leverkusen side, after drawing vs. bottom-placed Bochum
Bundesliga giants Bayer Leverkusen were mocked by fans after they were held to a disappointing 1-1 draw against Bochum. They also made fun of manager Xabi Alonso, who enjoyed a dream run in his very first season at the German club.
Fans shared their reactions on social media, with some questioning over what happened to the club from last season. A few others labeled Xabi Alonso as a one-season wonder. manager. One fan hilariously stated that the Spaniard manager was being exposed. Some fans exclaimed that Bayer Leverkusen’s ‘honeymoon’ period in the league had come to an end. Here are some of the reactions:
What happened to Leverkusen of last season?
— KOT OCS👮👮 (@WaruiJohn2) November 9, 2024
one season wonder manager
— KOBY BINEY (@BineyKoby) November 9, 2024
Bro got a lot of hype now he’s being exposed
— The chelsea lad🇺🇬 (@iam_igumira) November 9, 2024
What happens when they compare you to Arteta😂😂
— Triple M (@Tripple____M) November 9, 2024
I’m just so happy for Harry Kane..
At last!
— Master Dean (@Javier_Lateef) November 9, 2024
Never saw why fans rushed to see him at Madrid
— NAINY🥤 (@Husnain231x) November 9, 2024
Their time of winning is over. Now back to default settings
— Amazing Nature🥗 (@amazingNature41) November 9, 2024
However, it remains to be seen what lies ahead of Bayer Leverkusen. They next face tough opponents in their upcoming few matches. They will be up against league leaders Bayern Munich away from home next month, followed by a UCL encounter against Inter Milan.
