Bochum vs Bayer Leverkusen LIVE: Bundesliga result, final score and reaction
Follow live coverage as Bochum take on Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga today.
Bayern Munich remain the team to beat in the German top flight with Julian Nagelsmann's juggernaut side 31-time winners of the competition.
Boasting some of the best players in the world such as Sadio Mane, Thomas Muller and Manuel Neuer they are always favourites to retain their league crown.
Rivals Borussia Dortmund traditionally push them the closest and have won the title five times, most recently back in 2012 under Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp.
Borussia Mönchengladbach were a force in the Seventies winning the league five times but are without a champion team since while Werder Bremen, Hamburg and Stuttgart are all multi-time winners too.
RB Leipzig are the newest kids on the block and backed by energy drinks manufacturer Red Bull are now threatening to challenge for a first title of their own.
We will bring you all the action and updates from today's game in the live blog below:
VfL Bochum 1848 3 - 0 Bayer 04 Leverkusen
Bochum vs Bayer Leverkusen
17:22
3️⃣4️⃣/3️⃣4️⃣✅
Season 2022/23 is in the books.
🔙 #BOCB04 I #Bayer04 I #Werkself pic.twitter.com/lO3SGRagp7— Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04_en) May 27, 2023
Bochum vs Bayer Leverkusen
16:37
WE’RE GOING NOWHERE 🤪@Bundesliga_EN, we'll stay a little longer! Together as one - we love this club 💙 #meinVfL pic.twitter.com/XeOOflmIcy
— VfL Bochum 1848 (@VfLBochum1848EN) May 27, 2023
Bochum vs Bayer Leverkusen
16:34
6th place is locked. 🏆
There will be European nights in the #BayArena again next season!
And there's still the #DFBPokal final....#Bayer04 | #Werkself pic.twitter.com/xA0Ce145Ns— Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04_en) May 27, 2023
Bochum vs Bayer Leverkusen
16:25
WE’VE ONLY GONE AND BLOODY DONE IT!
3-0 #BOCB04 #meinVfL pic.twitter.com/C0TmoCdHhH— VfL Bochum 1848 (@VfLBochum1848EN) May 27, 2023
Bochum vs Bayer Leverkusen
16:25
Match ends, VfL Bochum 1848 3, Bayer 04 Leverkusen 0.
Bochum vs Bayer Leverkusen
16:24
Final whistle.
3-0 I 90’ I #BOCB04 pic.twitter.com/aXQ8E3Mnd4— Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04_en) May 27, 2023
Bochum vs Bayer Leverkusen
16:23
Second Half ends, VfL Bochum 1848 3, Bayer 04 Leverkusen 0.
Bochum vs Bayer Leverkusen
16:22
Offside, Bayer 04 Leverkusen. Florian Wirtz tries a through ball, but Sardar Azmoun is caught offside.
Bochum vs Bayer Leverkusen
16:23
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Bochum vs Bayer Leverkusen
16:22
Substitution, Bayer 04 Leverkusen. Noah Mbamba-Muanda replaces Moussa Diaby because of an injury.
Bochum vs Bayer Leverkusen
16:22
Delay in match because of an injury Moussa Diaby (Bayer 04 Leverkusen).
Bochum vs Bayer Leverkusen
16:20
90': Three additional minutes to be played!
3-0 #BOCB04 #meinVfL— VfL Bochum 1848 (@VfLBochum1848EN) May 27, 2023
Bochum vs Bayer Leverkusen
16:20
89': Another change, Lampro on for Stögi!
3-0 #BOCB04 #meinVfL— VfL Bochum 1848 (@VfLBochum1848EN) May 27, 2023
Bochum vs Bayer Leverkusen
16:20
Attempt saved. Moritz Broschinski (VfL Bochum 1848) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Patrick Osterhage.
Bochum vs Bayer Leverkusen
16:20
Substitution, VfL Bochum 1848. Vasilios Lampropoulos replaces Kevin Stöger.
Bochum vs Bayer Leverkusen
16:18
Exequiel Palacios (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) is shown the yellow card.
Bochum vs Bayer Leverkusen
16:20
Simon Zoller (VfL Bochum 1848) is shown the yellow card.
Bochum vs Bayer Leverkusen
16:18
86’: GOOOAL ITS THREE NIL! STÖGER CHIPS IT IN TO THE LEVERKUSEN GOAL, WHAT A FINISH
3-0 #BOCB04 #meinVfL pic.twitter.com/KwlX4tzAw9— VfL Bochum 1848 (@VfLBochum1848EN) May 27, 2023
Bochum vs Bayer Leverkusen
16:22
Foul by Simon Zoller (VfL Bochum 1848).
Bochum vs Bayer Leverkusen
16:16
Third goal for Bochum.
3-0 I 86’ I #BOCB04— Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04_en) May 27, 2023
Bochum vs Bayer Leverkusen
16:15
Goal! VfL Bochum 1848 3, Bayer 04 Leverkusen 0. Kevin Stöger (VfL Bochum 1848) left footed shot from the left side of the box.
Bochum vs Bayer Leverkusen
16:14
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Bochum vs Bayer Leverkusen
16:15
Delay in match (VfL Bochum 1848).
Bochum vs Bayer Leverkusen
16:14
84’: Yellow card for Osterhage, tactical foul.
2-0 #BOCB04 #meinVfL— VfL Bochum 1848 (@VfLBochum1848EN) May 27, 2023
Bochum vs Bayer Leverkusen
16:14
Patrick Osterhage (VfL Bochum 1848) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Bochum vs Bayer Leverkusen
16:14
Foul by Patrick Osterhage (VfL Bochum 1848).
Bochum vs Bayer Leverkusen
16:11
81': Next double change for us. Zoller and Broschinski are on for Asano and Hofmann!
2-0 #BOCB04 #meinVfL— VfL Bochum 1848 (@VfLBochum1848EN) May 27, 2023
Bochum vs Bayer Leverkusen
16:12
Substitution, VfL Bochum 1848. Moritz Broschinski replaces Philipp Hofmann.
Bochum vs Bayer Leverkusen
16:10
80': AHH! Big chance for Hoffi, but it’s blocked off the line!
2-0 #BOCB04 #meinVfL— VfL Bochum 1848 (@VfLBochum1848EN) May 27, 2023
Bochum vs Bayer Leverkusen
16:12
Substitution, VfL Bochum 1848. Simon Zoller replaces Takuma Asano.
Bochum vs Bayer Leverkusen
16:10
#Hlozek comes on for #Amiri.
Ten minutes to go. 💪
2-0 I 80’ I #BOCB04 pic.twitter.com/exe6VpvBwf— Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04_en) May 27, 2023
Bochum vs Bayer Leverkusen
16:12
Attempt blocked. Philipp Hofmann (VfL Bochum 1848) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Takuma Asano with a cross.
Bochum vs Bayer Leverkusen
16:07
🤝⚫️🔴 We are now back on 6th place.
2-0 I #BOCB04 https://t.co/qqSGqcEOUk— Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04_en) May 27, 2023
Bochum vs Bayer Leverkusen
16:12
Substitution, Bayer 04 Leverkusen. Adam Hlozek replaces Nadiem Amiri.
Bochum vs Bayer Leverkusen
16:07
Foul by Takuma Asano (VfL Bochum 1848).
Bochum vs Bayer Leverkusen
16:07
Corner, VfL Bochum 1848. Conceded by Mitchel Bakker.
Bochum vs Bayer Leverkusen
16:06
Meanwhile @12Tapsoba, @MoussaDiaby_19, Flo #Wirtz and Mitchel #Bakker have seen a yellow card.🟨
2-0 I 76’ I #BOCB04 pic.twitter.com/fkbglv2rgQ— Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04_en) May 27, 2023
Bochum vs Bayer Leverkusen
16:06
Christopher Antwi-Adjei (VfL Bochum 1848) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Bochum vs Bayer Leverkusen
16:04
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Bochum vs Bayer Leverkusen
16:03
Philipp Hofmann (VfL Bochum 1848) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Bochum vs Bayer Leverkusen
16:03
Foul by Philipp Hofmann (VfL Bochum 1848).
Bochum vs Bayer Leverkusen
16:01
Moussa Diaby (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Bochum vs Bayer Leverkusen
16:01
Foul by Moussa Diaby (Bayer 04 Leverkusen).
Bochum vs Bayer Leverkusen
16:00
Saidy Janko (VfL Bochum 1848) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Bochum vs Bayer Leverkusen
15:59
Foul by Jeremie Frimpong (Bayer 04 Leverkusen).
Bochum vs Bayer Leverkusen
16:00
Ivan Ordets (VfL Bochum 1848) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Bochum vs Bayer Leverkusen
15:59
Mitchel Bakker (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Bochum vs Bayer Leverkusen
15:58
Christopher Antwi-Adjei (VfL Bochum 1848) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Bochum vs Bayer Leverkusen
15:56
Ahhhhw! Jerry hits the post! 😣
2-0 I 65’ I #BOCB04— Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04_en) May 27, 2023
Bochum vs Bayer Leverkusen
15:56
Florian Wirtz (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) is shown the yellow card.
Bochum vs Bayer Leverkusen
15:56
Kevin Stöger (VfL Bochum 1848) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Bochum vs Bayer Leverkusen
15:56
Attempt blocked. Nadiem Amiri (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Florian Wirtz.
Bochum vs Bayer Leverkusen
15:56
Corner, Bayer 04 Leverkusen. Conceded by Anthony Losilla.
Bochum vs Bayer Leverkusen
15:53
ℹ️Hertha scores against Wolfsburg.
We are still 7th in the table due to the goal difference.
6️⃣ @VfL_Wolfsburg +10 | 50P
7️⃣ #Bayer04 +9 | 50P
2-0 I 64’ I #BOCB04— Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04_en) May 27, 2023
Bochum vs Bayer Leverkusen
15:53
62': Got away with one there…Frimpong hits the post with a toe poke...
2-0 #BOCB04 #meinVfL— VfL Bochum 1848 (@VfLBochum1848EN) May 27, 2023
Bochum vs Bayer Leverkusen
15:53
Edmond Tapsoba (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Bochum vs Bayer Leverkusen
15:53
Christopher Antwi-Adjei (VfL Bochum 1848) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Bochum vs Bayer Leverkusen
15:52
Moussa Diaby (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) hits the woodwork with a right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box.
Bochum vs Bayer Leverkusen
15:52
Corner, Bayer 04 Leverkusen. Conceded by Patrick Osterhage.
Bochum vs Bayer Leverkusen
15:52
Attempt blocked. Nadiem Amiri (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Bochum vs Bayer Leverkusen
15:49
Hand ball by Patrick Osterhage (VfL Bochum 1848).
Bochum vs Bayer Leverkusen
15:49
Foul by Philipp Hofmann (VfL Bochum 1848).
Bochum vs Bayer Leverkusen
15:49
Foul by Philipp Hofmann (VfL Bochum 1848).
Bochum vs Bayer Leverkusen
15:50
Attempt blocked. Philipp Hofmann (VfL Bochum 1848) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Christopher Antwi-Adjei.
Bochum vs Bayer Leverkusen
15:47
56': Double swap. Förster and Heintz head off, Osterhage and Schlotterbeck fresh on!
2-0 #BOCB04 #meinVfL— VfL Bochum 1848 (@VfLBochum1848EN) May 27, 2023
Bochum vs Bayer Leverkusen
15:47
Kevin Stöger (VfL Bochum 1848) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Bochum vs Bayer Leverkusen
15:47
Substitution, VfL Bochum 1848. Keven Schlotterbeck replaces Dominique Heintz because of an injury.
Bochum vs Bayer Leverkusen
15:47
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Bochum vs Bayer Leverkusen
15:47
Substitution, VfL Bochum 1848. Patrick Osterhage replaces Philipp Förster.
Bochum vs Bayer Leverkusen
15:48
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Bochum vs Bayer Leverkusen
15:47
Delay in match because of an injury Dominique Heintz (VfL Bochum 1848).
Bochum vs Bayer Leverkusen
15:43
Foul by Saidy Janko (VfL Bochum 1848).
Bochum vs Bayer Leverkusen
15:47
Attempt missed. Moussa Diaby (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the right is too high.
Bochum vs Bayer Leverkusen
15:40
Foul by Anthony Losilla (VfL Bochum 1848).
Bochum vs Bayer Leverkusen
15:37
Offside, VfL Bochum 1848. Anthony Losilla tries a through ball, but Philipp Hofmann is caught offside.
Bochum vs Bayer Leverkusen
15:35
46’: Second half underway, leave everything out there lads! 💙🔥
2-0 #BOCB04 #meinVfL pic.twitter.com/V6Zp38r6QX— VfL Bochum 1848 (@VfLBochum1848EN) May 27, 2023
Bochum vs Bayer Leverkusen
15:36
Ivan Ordets (VfL Bochum 1848) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Bochum vs Bayer Leverkusen
15:35
The whistle blows. Second half is 🔛
Come on #Werkself! 💪
2-0 I 46’ I #BOCB04 pic.twitter.com/wH9dokJEAx— Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04_en) May 27, 2023
Bochum vs Bayer Leverkusen
15:35
Second Half begins VfL Bochum 1848 2, Bayer 04 Leverkusen 0.
Bochum vs Bayer Leverkusen
15:22
What a first half from the lads! No letting up though, huge 45 minutes to secure our place in this brilliant league! 💪
2-0 #BOCB04 #meinVfL pic.twitter.com/RgqhI80ZEl— VfL Bochum 1848 (@VfLBochum1848EN) May 27, 2023
Bochum vs Bayer Leverkusen
15:19
⏸️
2-0 I 45’ I #BOCB04 pic.twitter.com/ivnac6wfO7— Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04_en) May 27, 2023
Bochum vs Bayer Leverkusen
15:18
First Half ends, VfL Bochum 1848 2, Bayer 04 Leverkusen 0.
Bochum vs Bayer Leverkusen
15:18
Attempt saved. Philipp Hofmann (VfL Bochum 1848) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Philipp Förster.
Bochum vs Bayer Leverkusen
15:16
Foul by Kevin Stöger (VfL Bochum 1848).
Bochum vs Bayer Leverkusen
15:16
Exequiel Palacios (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Bochum vs Bayer Leverkusen
15:15
Attempt missed. Christopher Antwi-Adjei (VfL Bochum 1848) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Kevin Stöger.
Bochum vs Bayer Leverkusen
15:08
34’: GOOOOAL!! CORNER FROM STÖGER, TAKU CONVERTS YEEEEE!!!
2-0 #BOCB04 #meinVfL pic.twitter.com/i71NwJuibq— VfL Bochum 1848 (@VfLBochum1848EN) May 27, 2023
Bochum vs Bayer Leverkusen
15:08
Corner, Bayer 04 Leverkusen. Conceded by Manuel Riemann.
Bochum vs Bayer Leverkusen
15:08
Attempt saved. Florian Wirtz (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Sardar Azmoun.
Bochum vs Bayer Leverkusen
15:07
Next goal for Bochum.
2-0 I 34’ I #BOCB04— Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04_en) May 27, 2023
Bochum vs Bayer Leverkusen
15:06
Goal! VfL Bochum 1848 2, Bayer 04 Leverkusen 0. Takuma Asano (VfL Bochum 1848) right footed shot from the centre of the box following a corner.
Bochum vs Bayer Leverkusen
15:05
Corner, VfL Bochum 1848. Conceded by Edmond Tapsoba.
Bochum vs Bayer Leverkusen
15:05
Philipp Hofmann (VfL Bochum 1848) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Bochum vs Bayer Leverkusen
15:05
Attempt missed. Takuma Asano (VfL Bochum 1848) left footed shot from the left side of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Philipp Förster with a through ball.
Bochum vs Bayer Leverkusen
15:02
Attempt missed. Philipp Hofmann (VfL Bochum 1848) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses the top right corner. Assisted by Christopher Antwi-Adjei.
Bochum vs Bayer Leverkusen
15:01
27’: How’s everyone’s heart rate? 😅
1-0 #BOCB04 #meinVfL— VfL Bochum 1848 (@VfLBochum1848EN) May 27, 2023
Bochum vs Bayer Leverkusen
15:06
Philipp Förster (VfL Bochum 1848) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Bochum vs Bayer Leverkusen
15:00
Foul by Philipp Förster (VfL Bochum 1848).
Bochum vs Bayer Leverkusen
14:59
Attempt saved. Sardar Azmoun (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) right footed shot from outside the box is saved.
Bochum vs Bayer Leverkusen
14:58
Keep fighting, boys! 💪
1-0 I 27’ I #BOCB04 pic.twitter.com/hIGdpEKcNR— Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04_en) May 27, 2023
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