Leverkusen’s Cup Carnival: Wiesbaden Wiped Out

Bayer Leverkusen turned what looked like a sleepy DFB‑Pokal tie into a one‑sided demolition, leaving SV Wehen Wiesbaden wondering if they’d accidentally booked a trip to the training ground instead of the stadium. After a goalless first half that felt more like a polite handshake than a football match, the visitors exploded after the break, netting four times before Wiesbaden could even locate the halfway line.

The home side, sitting ?th in the 2. Bundesliga before the kick‑off, showed all the defensive cohesion of a flock of startled pigeons. Leverkusen, perched ?th in the Bundesliga, exploited every gap with the precision of a surgeon who’s had too much espresso. Florian Wirtz opened the scoring with a curler that left the keeper grasping at air, and Patrick Schick followed up with a header that seemed to defy both gravity and Wiesbaden’s hopes. Moussa Diaby added a third with a solo run that made the Wiesbaden back‑line look like they were practicing for a relay race, while Karim Bellarabi sealed the rout with a tap‑in that even the most optimistic home fan could not spin as a “good effort.”

Statistically, Leverkusen dominated possession (68%), fired 18 shots (9 on target) and completed 85 % of their passes, whereas Wiesbaden managed a measly 3ly 4 shots, all off target, and conceded more fouls than they won duels. The result sends a clear message: Leverkusen’s cup ambitions are intact and their league push just got a confidence boost, while Wiesbaden’s season continues to slip down the table like a soap‑slide in a rainstorm.

In the grand scheme, this victory does little to alter Leverkusen’s league standing (?th) but adds momentum ahead of their next Bundesliga clash. For Wiesbaden, the loss deepens their relegation‑zone anxieties (?th), proving once again that a cup draw can quickly turn into a nightmare when you forget to show up for the second half.

ABSOLUTELY brutal for the hosts, UNBELIEVABLY clinical for the visitors – Leverkusen didn’t just win; they turned a DFB‑Pokal fixture into a highlight reel that will be replayed in Wiesbaden’s locker room for weeks to come.