In a stunning display that showcased his rising talent, Nathan Tella notched his first Bundesliga goal, contributing significantly to Bayer Leverkusen’s emphatic 4-1 victory over RB Leipzig on Saturday. The Super Eagles winger proved instrumental during the match, marking a highlight in what has been an impressive season for the Nigerian international.
Making his 17th appearance for Leverkusen, Tella’s remarkable performance began with an assist for Patrik Schick, who opened the scoring in the 25th minute. Tella then found the back of the net himself just before halftime, effectively doubling Leverkusen’s lead in the 45th minute.
After an outstanding display, Tella was substituted in the 77th minute for fellow teammate Ernest Poku. Schick continued to shine for Leverkusen, securing a brace in the 76th minute before Baumgartner pulled one back for Leipzig in the 80th minute. However, Schick capped off his stellar performance by completing his hattrick in the 89th minute, ensuring that Leverkusen took home all three points.
This vital win propels Bayer Leverkusen to fourth place in the Bundesliga standings with 58 points, while RB Leipzig remains third with 62 points. The victory will undoubtedly bolster Leverkusen’s hopes of securing a Champions League spot as the season progresses.
