US EditionNine-Man Leverkusen Beat Frankfurt 3-1 Thanks to Grimaldo Double
Alejandro Grimaldo scored twice from free kicks and Patrik Schick added a penalty as Leverkusen secured their first win under Kasper Hjulmand despite finishing with nine men.
- Bayer Leverkusen won 3-1 against Eintracht Frankfurt on September 12, 2025, in their Bundesliga match at BayArena in Leverkusen.
- The victory followed Kasper Hjulmand's appointment as head coach during the international break, replacing Erik ten Hag after two matches without a win.
- Leverkusen took a 2-0 lead at halftime through a free kick and a penalty, but played with nine men after dismissals of captain Robert Andrich and Ezequiel Fernandez.
- Alejandro Grimaldo scored twice from set pieces, including a stoppage-time free kick, while Patrik Schick converted a penalty following a foul on Nathan Tella.
- The win ended Frankfurt's eight-match unbeaten streak, marked a strong debut for Hjulmand, and provided a morale boost for Leverkusen amid a difficult start to their season.
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Bayer Leverkusen earned a 3-1 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt in new head coach Kasper Hjulmand's debut match, despite finishing with nine men due to two red cards.
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