Bayer Leverkusen beats 1. FC Köln 2-0, Wirtz and Diaby: unbeaten

Bayer Leverkusen defeated 1. FC Köln 2-0 on Sunday in their Bundesliga match. The victory was a significant one for the German club as it marked their first win since November.

The game started with both teams playing defensively, but Bayer Leverkusen eventually found their way through the opposition. In the 45th minute, they were awarded a penalty kick after Köln's defender handled the ball in the box. The penalty was successfully converted by Leverkusen's Christian Pulisic, who scored his 2nd goal of the season.

In the second half, Leverkusen continued to dominate the game and created several opportunities to score more goals. However, Köln's goalkeeper, Alexander Nkunku, made some impressive saves to keep his team in the game.

Despite not scoring any more goals, Leverkusen's defensive efforts paid off as they managed to hold on to their lead until the end of the match. The victory was a much-needed boost for the team, who had been struggling recently.

In addition to the performance of their star player, Christian Pulisic, the win also saw the return of two key players from injury. Franck Ribery and Marco Reus returned to the pitch, and their presence on the field helped to lift the team's spirits.

Overall, the match between Bayer Leverkusen and 1. FC Köln was a closely contested affair that ended in favor of the home team. The victory was a reminder of the team's resilience and ability to bounce back from setbacks. It will be interesting to see how Leverkusen continues to perform in the coming matches.