Marvin Ducksch, forward for Werder Bremen, scored two goals in a 2-1 victory over Stuttgart, bringing his tally to 11 goals this season. This win was crucial for Bremen in their fight for Bundesliga survival, lifting them 8 points clear of the relegation play-off spot. Stuttgart, who have secured at least a Europa League place for next season, suffered their first loss since January in this match.
In another Bundesliga match, Bayer Leverkusen maintained their unbeaten streak with a dramatic 1-1 draw against Borussia Dortmund. Josip Stanisic scored in the seventh minute of stoppage time to secure the draw and extend Leverkusen’s unbeaten run to 45 games in all competitions. This late goal was Leverkusen’s 14th goal scored after the 90th minute this season and kept their hopes alive of finishing the Bundesliga season unbeaten.
The match between Leverkusen and Dortmund was marked by both teams looking tired from their recent European ties. Leverkusen managed to secure the draw thanks to Stanisic’s late goal after Dortmund’s Niclas Fuellkrug had put them ahead with less than 10 minutes remaining. Dortmund will now need to regroup as they are two points behind fourth-placed RB Leipzig in the race for the final Champions League spot.
Both coaches praised their teams’ efforts, with Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso expressing his joy over the late goal and the celebrations that followed. Despite the challenges of playing after having already secured the Bundesliga title, Leverkusen remain focused on finishing the season unbeaten. On the other hand, Dortmund will be looking to bounce back in their upcoming match against Leipzig without key players due to suspension.
