Insane comeback: Werder Bremen fights back against Leverkusen!

Insane comeback: Werder Bremen fights back against Leverkusen!

On Saturday, the Weserstadion was the scene of a thrilling football spectacle when Werder Bremen played a thrilling duel against Bayer Leverkusen. In front of 42,100 enthusiastic fans, Bremen showed that they can counterattack even in difficult situations. The game ended in a dramatic 3-3 draw, with the 18-year-old central defender Karim Coulibaly scored the equalizer in stoppage time.

The game started very badly for Bremen, as Patrik Schick gave Leverkusen the lead after just five minutes. A mistake by Coulibaly paved the way for the early goal. In the 35th minute, Malik Tillmann increased the score to 2-0 for the guests. Werder wobbled, but were awarded a foul penalty shortly before halftime Smith confidently converted to 1:2.

A fight in the minority

After the break, the situation became even more precarious for Werder: Niklas Stark received a second yellow card in the 64th minute and had to leave the pitch early. But the people of Bremen didn't let themselves be defeated. Leverkusen took advantage of the majority and increased the lead to 3-1 with a penalty from Schick. But the tireless people of Bremen fought on. In the 76th minute, Isaac Schmidt made it 2-3 after Leverkusen's goalkeeper Flekken made a mistake.

In an exciting stoppage time, it was the young Coulibaly who became Bremen's hero by scoring the equalizer to make it 3-3. This was not only an important point for the team, but also a personal success for the young star, who signed his first professional contract in August 2025 and recently made his debut for the first team. The statistics The season shows that Coulibaly is not only valuable in defense but also as a goalscorer: he has already scored a goal in two appearances.

A look into the future

For coach Horst Steffen, this draw meant his first point in his young term in office. Bremen can build on their team's fighting spirit as they focus on the challenges ahead. Karim Coulibaly, who was born in Oldenburg and previously played for Hamburger SV, not only has the skills to strengthen the team in defense, but is also increasingly proving his versatility and speed. His development could be a key to the club's future.

A gripping game with a lot of emotions, which shows once again that Werder Bremen doesn't give up even in difficult times and continues to hold out hope for better days. Viewers can look forward to an exciting season in which young talents like Coulibaly will play an increasingly important role.