Bayer Leverkusen refused to back down in the second leg of the Europa League round of 16, securing a thrilling comeback victory against Qarabag. Despite Abdellah Zoubir giving Gurban Gurbanov's side an early lead, Leverkusen remained resilient throughout the match.

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Despite being reduced to ten men following a controversial red card, Qarabag extended their lead with a goal from Juninho. However, Leverkusen managed to pull one back with a goal from Frimpong before completing the comeback in the dying minutes.

A brace from Schick in stoppage time sealed the win for the German side, propelling them into the quarterfinals of the Europa League. Bayer Leverkusen's campaign, led by Florian Wirtz under the guidance of Xabi Alonso, has been nothing short of exceptional, with the team currently in contention for three titles.

With opportunities to win three trophies this season, Bayer Leverkusen has emerged as one of the standout teams in European football, leading the Bundesliga and progressing in the German Cup, in addition to their success in the Europa League.