Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs. Elversberg

Bayer Leverkusen Suffers Shock Defeat to Elversberg in DFB Pokal

Bayer 04 Leverkusen, a Bundesliga powerhouse, suffered a humiliating 4-3 defeat to third-tier side Elversberg in the first round of the DFB Pokal on Tuesday.

Elversberg, who play in the 3. Liga, stunned the hosts with a remarkable performance at the BayArena.

Elversberg Stuns Leverkusen With Early Lead

Elversberg took the lead in the 16th minute through Kevin Koffi, who capitalized on a defensive error by Leverkusen.

The visitors doubled their advantage just before halftime when Jannik Rochelt converted a penalty after Piero Hincapie fouled Luca Schnellbacher in the area.

Leverkusen's Second-Half Comeback Falls Short

Leverkusen rallied in the second half, with goals from Callum Hudson-Odoi, Robert Andrich, and Moussa Diaby leveling the match at 3-3.

However, Elversberg had the final say when Manuel Feil scored the winning goal in the 82nd minute.

Leverkusen's Early Exit Raises Questions

The defeat is a major setback for Leverkusen, who were hoping to make a deep run in the DFB Pokal.

It also raises questions about the team's form after a disappointing start to the Bundesliga season.

Elversberg's Historic Victory

For Elversberg, the victory is a historic achievement.

It is the first time a third-tier team has defeated a Bundesliga club in the DFB Pokal since 2014.

Conclusion

Elversberg's stunning upset is a reminder that anything can happen in the DFB Pokal.

It is also a testament to the strength of the German football pyramid, where teams from all levels can compete on a level playing field.