Frankfurt Crushed – Now Comes the Real Test!

Bayer 04 has won away from home again. No, scratch that—Frankfurt was absolutely dismantled in a 4-1 victory that felt more like a casual training session. 29 Bundesliga away games unbeaten? That’s not just a streak; that’s practically a law of nature! While neutral fans might wonder if this dominance is getting boring, we just sit back, relax, and enjoy the show.

Frankfurt, usually a force to be reckoned with at home, probably thought they could give Leverkusen a tough fight. But this Xabi Alonso team doesn’t get rattled—especially not when their opponents make it this easy. Nathan Tella kicked things off with a cool finish after a pinpoint pass from Granit Xhaka. If you thought that was impressive, you had no idea what was coming. Nordi Mukiele scrambled one in after a corner—doesn’t matter how they go in, they all count. And then came Patrik Schick, finishing off a slick Grimaldo setup with the confidence of a striker who knows exactly where the goal is. 3-0 after 33 minutes—thanks for playing, Eintracht!

But because Bayer isn’t just the best team in the league but also a team that enjoys a little drama, they gifted Frankfurt a goal before halftime. Mukiele, perhaps just trying to keep things interesting, played a way-too-casual back pass to Lukas Hradecky, and Hugo Ekitiké gladly accepted the invitation. A mistake? Sure. A problem? Not when you’re scoring at will.

And that’s exactly what Bayer kept doing. Frankfurt came out after the break fired up, but against this Leverkusen side, effort alone won’t cut it. So Aleix Garcia decided to end any remaining hope with a stunning 22-meter volley for the 4-1. What a strike—signature goal material! After that, Bayer slowed things down, controlled the game, and let the traveling fans enjoy yet another masterclass on the road.

But as sweet as this win was, the real test is yet to come. On Wednesday, it’s Bayern Munich in the Champions League—a true showdown. Is Bayer 04 ready for the next big step in Europe? After this performance in Frankfurt, we say: Why the hell not?