Grimaldo’s double against Hoffenheim keeps Leverkusen at the top of the German League – Bayer Leverkusen

The former Benfica player continues to shine in his first season in the German championship

Alejandro Grimaldo once again dominated Hoffenheim on Saturday, scoring two goals in the 3-2 win over Bayer Leverkusen, in the tenth round match of the German League.

The Spanish full-back, who left Benfica on a free transfer at the end of last season, continues to play a big role in Bayer Leverkusen’s impressive start to the season and today scored two of the three goals for the Pharmacists who remain in the team. Top of the league table.. Wirtz, another great figure in the team, opened the scoring after just 9 minutes, as Grimaldo raised the score in the first half (45’+1) to 2-0. Hoffenheim responded in the second half with two goals in two minutes (56 and 58), but the former Benfica player came back to win again (70) and give Leverkusen the three points.

With today’s victory, the team led by Xabi Alonso now has 28 points out of a possible 30, ahead of Bayern Munich who, with one game less, currently has 23 points.

Regarding the individual chapter, it should be noted that Grimaldo has already scored seven goals and provided five assists in the 15 matches he played for Bayer Leverkusen. The Spanish full-back is now one goal away from equaling his personal best, set by Benfica last season, when he scored eight goals.

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