Nathan Tella played a crucial role in Bayer Leverkusen's 2-0 victory over Darmstadt, contributing two goals including the opening goal from a cross by Alejandro Grimaldo and a second goal set up by Florian Wirtz. In the Bundesliga, Leverkusen remains unbeaten with a club-record of 29 matches. Tella's performance also contributed to Bayer Leverkusen defending their lead in the Bundesliga. Tella, who has previously been called up to the Super Eagles squad, brought his goal tally in the Bundesliga to four. His performance is particularly notable given Leverkusen's upcoming important match with Bayern Munich.