Bayer Leverkusen secured a crucial 1-0 victory against AC Milan in their UEFA Champions League group-stage clash at the BayArena.
Both teams started with intense energy, seeking early dominance. Milan created several promising chances in the first half, with Rafael Leão and Alvaro Morata testing Leverkusen’s defense. However, the German side remained resilient.
The game’s decisive moment came just six minutes into the second half when Victor Boniface latched onto a well-placed cross to score the only goal of the match in the 51st minute.
Leverkusen’s defense, led by goalkeeper Lukas Hradecky, held firm throughout the rest of the game, stifling Milan’s attacking efforts. Despite Milan’s pressure late in the game, Leverkusen’s solid defensive setup secured all three points, boosting their hopes in the competition.
This victory extended Leverkusen’s unbeaten run to five games across all competitions, while Milan will look to bounce back in their next Champions League outing