Leverkusen Advances in German Cup, Boniface Shines

Bayer Leverkusen secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over Cologne in the German Cup quarter-finals, advancing to the semi-finals thanks to a late comeback. Patrik Schick scored in stoppage time to force extra time, and Victor Boniface delivered the decisive goal from an Álex Grimaldo cross. Cologne initially took a 2-0 lead with goals from Damion Downs and Linton Maina, but a VAR decision overturned a potential equalizer from Imad Rondic, sealing Cologne's fate. In a separate Bundesliga match against Hoffenheim, Boniface scored again, showcasing his resilience following a failed transfer to Al-Nassr. Leverkusen's coach Xabi Alonso has managed to keep the team's momentum, with the club maintaining a strong home run and only one loss in their last 53 Bundesliga matches. Boniface's potential sale to Al-Nassr, which fell through, would have made him one of the club's most expensive departures, highlighting his value to the team.