Bayer 04 Leverkusen B-Junioren Win Bundesliga Championship

Bayer 04 Leverkusen's B-Junioren team secured the Bundesliga championship with a 3-1 away win against 1. FC Köln.

With this victory, Leverkusen becomes the first team to successfully defend the U-17 Bundesliga title.

In a highly competitive match, Leverkusen took an early lead through a penalty from Emrehan Gedikli in the 15th minute.

Köln equalized in the second half, but Leverkusen remained undeterred and regained the lead just five minutes later through a goal from Enes Yilmaz.

Leverkusen sealed the victory in the 80th minute with a third goal from Gedikli, who secured his brace and helped his team clinch the title.

Head coach Markus Anfang praised his team's fighting spirit and determination, saying, "The boys showed great character and never gave up. They deserve all the credit for this historic achievement."

Leverkusen's B-Junioren team has now won the Bundesliga championship for the third time in the club's history, following their previous victories in 2019 and 2021.

The team's success is a testament to the club's commitment to youth development and their ability to produce talented players for the future.