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Elversberg takes 2-0 lead against Leverkusen in Bundesliga debut

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 1:50 PM

Last updated Aug 29, 2026

Elversberg takes 2-0 lead against Leverkusen in Bundesliga debut

Summary

Elversberg leads Bayer Leverkusen 2-0 in their first-ever Bundesliga match on August 29, 2026. The promoted team scored both goals within the first eight minutes, with Lukas Petkov finding the net first, assisted by Leverkusen loanee Onyeka. Cole Campbell quickly followed, capitalizing on a defensive error. As the match progresses, Elversberg maintains an advantage, outshooting Leverkusen 7-0 in the early stages.

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By the Numbers

•Elversberg leads 2-0 against Leverkusen after eight minutes
•Lukas Petkov scores the first goal in club history
•Cole Campbell adds a second goal shortly after
•Elversberg outshoots Leverkusen 7-0 in the first 20 minutes
•Match is ongoing as both teams look for adjustments

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Promotion was the moon landing; now, with the club’s first-ever Bundesliga season, the little club from Saarland wants to take on the Mars mission – or something along those lines is how Elversber...
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