Bayer Leverkusen threw away a commanding position in dramatic fashion as 10-man Werder Bremen fought back to snatch a 3-3 draw with the final kick of the game. Leading 3-1 in the 64th minute and boasting a man advantage, Leverkusen looked set for a comfortable win, only to be undone by Bremen’s remarkable late surge.

Despite the numerical disadvantage, Bremen refused to fold, clawing their way back with relentless pressure before delivering the decisive blow deep into stoppage time. The dramatic equaliser sparked wild celebrations from the visitors and left Leverkusen stunned at BayArena.

For Erik ten Hag, it marked another setback, as he has now lost his home debut and seen three points slip away in his opening two matches in charge. The result piles early pressure on the Dutchman, who faces the challenge of steadying his side and delivering consistency in the weeks ahead.