Leverkusen playful leadership: St. Pauli secures important point!

Leverkusen playful leadership: St. Pauli secures important point!

On April 21, 2025, the Bundesliga game between FC St. Pauli and Bayer 04 Leverkusen ended with a 1-1 draw. The game took place in the Millerntor Stadium and was of great importance for both teams. Leverkusen probably had to give up his hopes for a title defense after this draw, while St. Pauli took an important step towards relegation.

Leverkusen, the second in the table, was eight points behind FC Bayern Munich after this game. With four outstanding match days, the title defense for the team of head coach Xabi Alonso has moved far away. The poorer goal difference increases the hopelessness for Leverkusen.

criticism and difficult game

Jonathan Tah, defender of Leverkusen, was visibly disappointed after the game. He criticized the lack of dominance of his team and added that it hurts to collect compensation with a standard. The equalization in the 78th minute fell through Carlo Boukhalfa, who benefited from an inadequate ball by goalkeeper Lukas Hradecky. This was a setback for Leverkusen, which had taken the lead through a header from Patrik Schick in the 32nd minute.

The game was led by referee Sören Stork and was characterized by a solid performance of the hosts. St. Pauli started playing with aggressive pressing, which caused Leverkusen difficulties to create opportunities. After the game, coach Alexander Blessin of St. Pauli emphasized the many steps that are still necessary to secure the relegation. St. Pauli currently has the situation under control with a lead of eight points, but largely under control.

game course and analysis

Leverkusen showed a weak performance in the first half, but was able to increase something after the lead goal. The hit resulted from a free kick by Alejandro Grimaldo, who ideal staged. The Leverkuseners subsequently missed the pressure to maintain the pressure and present themselves in the second round.

opportunities for Leverkusen remained rare; A header from Hincapie was parried by St. Pauli's goalkeeper Vasilj, and when Wirtz played a dangerous pass on Boniface, it turned out that his flank went into the goal. In addition, a goal from St. Pauli was revoked due to handball. The referee stopped playing the game several times through tactical fouls, which influenced the dynamics of the encounter.

The draw meant tenth draw for Leverkusen this season. On the next matchday, Leverkusen will meet FC Augsburg on April 26, while St. Pauli will compete against Werder Bremen on April 27th.