Bayer Leverkusen defeated 1. FC Köln in the Bundesliga round 34 match on Wednesday night, securing their championship with a 2-1 victory and a goal from Kai Havertz.
The game was a nail-biter, with both teams pushing for the win. However, it was Leverkusen who ultimately came out on top as they held off a late comeback from 1. FC Köln to secure their place at the top of the table.
Kai Havertz scored the only goal of the match, scoring from the penalty spot after a corner kick from Jordan Lallana was saved by goalkeeper Kasper Hjalmarsson. The striker then finished the match with a powerful strike that curled past the keeper from outside the box.
The victory means that Leverkusen have secured their first league title since the start of the season, while also securing their place at the top of the table in the process. The German side will now focus on continuing their strong run of form and preparing for the Champions League next week.
In addition to Havertz's goal, Leverkusen also had a strong performance from their defense, which kept the opposition quiet throughout the match. The team has been performing well under new coach Hansi Flick, who has taken over after the departure of former manager Jupp Heynckes.
Overall, Leverkusen have shown great determination and resilience in the face of adversity, and they remain a strong contender for the title this season. With another strong performance from the team, they should be confident heading into the Champions League next week.