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Tapsoba takes responsibility after Leverkusen's defeat to Elversberg

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 7:04 PM

Last updated Aug 29, 2026

Tapsoba takes responsibility after Leverkusen's defeat to Elversberg

Summary

Bayer Leverkusen lost 3-2 to SV 07 Elversberg in their opening Bundesliga match on August 29, 2026. Captain Edmond Tapsoba acknowledged his mistakes, which contributed to Elversberg's early goals. Leverkusen fell behind 2-0 within the first nine minutes and struggled to recover. Tapsoba's performance marked a challenging start to the season under new head coach Carles Martínez. The team aims to regroup ahead of their next fixture against 1. FC Union Berlin next Saturday.

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By the Numbers

•Leverkusen loses 3-2 in first match of Bundesliga season
•Tapsoba admits to mistakes leading to goals
•Team fell 2-0 behind in the opening nine minutes
•Next match for Leverkusen is against 1. FC Union Berlin
•New head coach Carles Martínez faces early setbacks

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7:04 PMYahoo Sports — Tapsoba takes responsibility after Leverkusen's shock defeat to Elversberg

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Bayer Leverkusen suffered a shocking 3-2 defeat to newly promoted SV 07 Elversberg in their opening game of the 2026/27 Bundesliga season on Saturday.In their first league game under new head coach Ca...
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