Nathan Tella marked a memorable milestone by scoring his first Bundesliga goal of the season as Bayer Leverkusen defeated Borussia Dortmund 3-2 in an entertaining league clash.
The Nigerian winger stunned the home crowd by opening the scoring inside the opening minute, giving the defending champions a dream start in one of their toughest away fixtures of the campaign.
Dortmund responded with determination and threatened to take control of the contest, but Xabi Alonso’s men once again displayed their fighting spirit. Patrik Schick proved to be the difference, netting twice to complete Leverkusen’s comeback and secure all three points.
Softfootball understands the victory extended Leverkusen’s impressive winning streak to ten consecutive matches across all competitions.
The result lifted Leverkusen to 35 points, leaving them just one point behind Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich as the title race continues to gather momentum. Tella’s breakthrough league goal is expected to boost his confidence after limited opportunities this season, while reinforcing his importance to Alonso’s squad as they chase another league title.
The reigning champions will now look to build on their outstanding form in the coming weeks, knowing every victory could prove decisive in their quest to successfully defend the Bundesliga crown.
Tella’s contribution also serves as another positive sign for Nigerian football fans following his growing influence at one of Germany’s top clubs.
