Wirtz scores 101st-minute winner for Leverkusen

In a thrilling conclusion, Florian Wirtz netted a decisive goal from a penalty rebound during the 11th minute of stoppage time, leading Bayer Leverkusen to a victorious start in their Bundesliga title defence against Borussia Monchengladbach.

Wirtz capitalized on his own missed penalty, which was awarded following a foul on Amine Adli within the penalty area and subsequently saved by Jonas Omlin.

This moment unfolded after Leverkusen, who remained unbeaten in their championship-winning season last year, had allowed a two-goal lead to diminish.

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