Bitter home defeat against Monaco

After a wild game, especially in the second half, Bayer Leverkusen loses 3-2 to AS Monaco in the first leg of the Europa League knockout round playoffs. A curious own goal by goalkeeper Lukas Hradecky puts Bayer behind early on, after which the Werkself repairs the slip-up strongly - and still walks off the pitch as losers against AS Monaco.

A bitter defeat overall, but the fair is not yet read. Annoying nonetheless, Hlozek was unlucky to score a goal a few minutes before the Monaco team hit the post. The motto is not to give up and to win a three-goal game at home against Mainz on Sunday.