Well, Leverkusen was able to recover and progress to the next stage quite dramatically. But I also saw another team that managed to surprise me in this second leg. Namely West Ham. they lost in the first leg. But then look at West Ham avenging their defeat in the first leg by winning big in the second leg by scoring 5 goals into the opponent's goal without giving the opponent a chance to score even 1 goal against them in the second leg. I really appreciated West Ham there.
And regarding my favorite club in the European League, I initially hoped that Leverkusen could compete with Liverpool. But after seeing Leverkusen struggle in the last 16, I will now only favor Liverpool. Liverpool managed to amaze me.
Dramatically with Bayern Leverkusen come back last night after conceded two goals until 67th minutes and Patrik Schick become the super sub by scoring two goals few minutes left before the games ended. Its most crucial for Bayern Leverkusen not only unbeaten until 34 matches all competition but also success qualified to quarter final round dramatically after winning in the late minutes.
I think Bayern Leverkusen still the most favorable teams for winning UEFA Europe League in this season despite crucial winning against Qarabag, difference with Liverpool had easily opponent teams and not difficult for winning with bigger score on the first and second leg match. Tonight will have drawing match schedule for quarter final round I wish both favorable teams between Bayern Leverkusen and Liverpool not face each other early.
It was thought to be a easy walk for Leverkusen but the Azeri team game a tough challenge even in the german fields.
Leverkusen did dominated the first half but were unlucky and well defended from Qarabag defense and couldn't score. Qarabag on second half scored two impressive goals, the second one being limited to 10 men in early 2nd half. Leverkusen than came back from 2-0 down to 2-3 on lead by one 72nd minute and two injury time goals.
Leverkusen fought for it till the last minute kept on attacking at the Qarabag post but at times, it also felt like Leverkusen was favored by the referee. Being limited to 10 men early also led to the poor defense of Qarabag at later stage.