Bayer Leverkusen dominate with victory as AC Milan winless stretch persists

Bayer Leverkusen thrashes Eintracht Frankfurt 5-1 to extend unbeaten run in Bundesliga, while AC Milan held to 3-3 draw by Genoa.

Bayer Leverkusen showcased their dominance in the Bundesliga with a resounding 5-1 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt, extending their unbeaten streak to an impressive 48 games across all competitions. The match saw Granit Xhaka open the scoring, only for Hugo Ekitike to equalize before goals from Patrik Schick, Exequiel Palacios, Victor Boniface, and Jeremie Frimpong sealed the win for Leverkusen.

Meanwhile, at the bottom of the table, Bochum secured a crucial 4-3 victory over Union Berlin, while Mainz settled for a 1-1 draw against Heidenheim, leaving them in the relegation play-off spot. In Serie A, AC Milan was held to a thrilling 3-3 draw by Genoa, despite Olivier Giroud's goal seemingly securing a win for the Rossoneri.

Juventus also failed to capitalize on Milan's slip-up as they drew 1-1 with Roma, with Bremer cancelling out Romelu Lukaku's early goal. Cagliari was denied a crucial win in their relegation battle by Lecce, while Hellas Verona boosted their survival hopes with a 2-1 victory over Fiorentina.

In La Liga, Almeria secured just their second win of the season with a victory over Rayo Vallecano, while Granada suffered a 3-0 defeat at the hands of Sevilla, putting them on the brink of relegation. Celta Vigo moved away from the drop zone with a 1-0 win over Villarreal, while Real Betis and Valencia had contrasting fortunes in their pursuit of European places.

Overall, it was a weekend of thrilling football action across Europe's top leagues, with surprises, upsets, and crucial victories shaping the race for titles and survival.