With a goal from Exequiel Palacios, Bayer Leverkusen beat Paderborn and advanced in the German Cup

With a goal from Argentinian world champion Exequiel Palacios, Bayer Leverkusen beat Paderborn, a team from the second division, 3-1 and advanced to the quarterfinals of the German Cup.At the Bay Arena, the home team took the lead 12 minutes into the game through Nigerian Victor Boniface and extended the lead in the 28th minute thanks to Palacios from Tucumán. who concluded in a very good way a play that he himself started. In the second half, Germany’s Sebastian Klaas scored in the 83rd minute, while Patrik Schick sealed the win and qualification in the final moments of the match. It should be noted that Palacios was elected the figure of the party. In addition to the goal, the former River player made 86 of 92 passes attempted (92%), made four tackles, conceded a key pass and was fouled twice.Exequiel Palacios’ numbers on the season
The World Cup-winning midfielder with the Argentine National Team is going through a great present in the German team. So far this season, he has made 18 appearances, scored four goals and provided two assists. The good current situation of the Tucuman goes hand in hand with that of the team led by Xavi Alonso. They are unbeaten and top of the Bundesliga with 35 points, lead their Europa League group with five wins from five games and qualified for the quarterfinals of the DFB Pokal (German Cup).

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