Leverkusen Secures Historic 2-0 Away Win Against Olympiakos in Champions League Playoff

Bayer 04 Leverkusen achieved a landmark 2-0 victory over Olympiakos Piräus in the first leg of their 2026 UEFA Champions League playoff, marking the club’s first-ever away win in a knockout stage of the competition. Both goals were scored by Czech forward Patrik Schick in quick succession, spearheading the German side’s dominant performance.

Leverkusen’s Sporting Director Simon Rolfes credited the success to a higher tempo and better match control compared to their earlier 0-2 home loss to Olympiakos. Coach Kasper Hjulmand expressed satisfaction with the team’s ability to capitalize on scoring chances after previously missed opportunities. Despite the two-goal lead, captain Robert Andrich emphasized the importance of maintaining focus and avoiding complacency in the upcoming return leg to secure qualification.

Florian Wirtz, Leverkusen’s former star and now with Liverpool, celebrated the win through an Instagram post during the match, praising Schick’s performance. This victory not only gives Bayer a crucial advantage but also demonstrates their strong improvement and resilience on the European stage.

Meanwhile, in other German football news, Eintracht Frankfurt’s women’s team won their Champions League quarterfinal first leg 3-2 against FC Nordsjaelland, advancing to the semifinals.