Victor Boniface made a significant impact off the bench, scoring his 12th Bundesliga goal of the season from the penalty spot as Bayer Leverkusen cruised to a commanding 5-1 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt.
The win extends Leverkusen’s remarkable undefeated streak to 48 games this season.
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Boniface, a Super Eagles striker, showcased his clinical finishing in the 89th minute, converting a penalty won by fellow Nigerian international Nathan Tella.
Leverkusen, already crowned Bundesliga champions, continued their dominance with another convincing performance.
Currently, Leverkusen holds a commanding position in the Europa League semifinals, having secured a 2-0 away victory against AS Roma in the first leg.
With a foot in the final, Leverkusen is set to host Roma in the return leg, aiming to capitalize on their advantage.
Additionally, Leverkusen is on course for a potential domestic double, as they advance to the final of the German Cup later this month.
Despite missing out on action due to injury for 2-3 months, Boniface has been a prolific scorer for Leverkusen this season, tallying an impressive 19 goals and 10 assists in 31 appearances across all competitions.
Boniface’s late penalty further underscores Leverkusen’s dominance in the Bundesliga and their formidable presence in European competition.
As they continue their pursuit of silverware on multiple fronts, Leverkusen will rely on Boniface’s goalscoring prowess to maintain their momentum and secure further success in the remaining fixtures of the season.
