Bayer Leverkusen defeated Hoffenheim in the debut of Ten Hag

• Bayer Leverkusen defeated Hoffenheim with a score of 2-1 in the debut of Ten Hag.
• The team failed to capitalize on their chances, despite controlling the ball.
• Bavaria started the season with a resounding victory over Leipzig, winning 6-0.

In the opening match of the 2025/26 Bundesliga season, Bayer Leverkusen achieved a sensational victory at home against TSG Hoffenheim with a score of 2-1. This match marked the debut for the new coach Erik Ten Hag, who replaced Xabi Alonso, who moved to Real Madrid.

Leverkusen started the meeting successfully. In the sixth minute, new signing Jarell Kwanza scored a goal, opening the scoring. However, Hoffenheim quickly equalized: in the 25th minute, Fisnik Aslani leveled the score, and at the start of the second half, Tim Lemperle scored the winning goal.

The Ten Hag team, despite controlling the ball, could not realize their opportunities, which led to a disappointing start to their new season. It should be noted that Leverkusen underwent significant changes in the squad after the departure of players like Florian Wirtz, Granit Xhaka, Jeremie Frimpong, and Jonathan Tah, who left a noticeable mark on the team's game.

At the same time, Bayern Munich began their season with a crushing victory over RB Leipzig, winning 6-0.

Tags: Sport/Football/Bundesliga (German League)