What is this? Will Leverkusen give up in the round of 16 this time.
They played against 10 men but it was they who struggled to make a victory to take them to the next round in the Europa League this time even they had to fall behind 2 goals first.
It would be regrettable if this result is maintained until the end of the match because apart from them failing to qualify for the next phase, Xabi record for matches without defeat must also end at the hands of Qarabag which we never expected because after all this should be able to win well.
The match entered crucial time but Leverkusen were still troubled by Qarabag's solid defense but there was still time for them to make a good comeback but Xabi had to try everything in the remaining time this time.
Today's match almost ended with Leverkusen losing and breaking their unbeaten streak but extra time made the difference as we were surprised with 2 goals that I think were very late goals.
Qarabag surprised us in the 16th this season because the defense they showed in the match in the 2 legs was really extraordinary and very worthy of praise but otherwise this is a good lesson for Leverkusen because if there is no miracle in extra time and no Cafarguliyev red card in today's match then I believe Leverkusen has lost momentum and cannot continue competing in the Europa League.
Schick's brace for Leverkusen saved face and secured Xabi's unbeaten record which is still intact.
This should be a lesson for Xabi that the longer their schemes are read and their performance can be lost in unexpected conditions.