Malik Tillman Shines: USMNT Star Scores Again for Bayer Leverkusen in Bundesliga Victory
Malik Tillman continues his impressive form by scoring his third goal in a matter of days, helping Bayer Leverkusen secure a 3-1 win over Eintracht Frankfurt. This follows his standout performance with two goals in the Champions League against Villarreal.
Malik Tillman scored his third goal in just a matter of days to help lead Bayer Leverkusen to a 3-1 win over Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday. The goal comes after the U.S. men's national team star netted twice against Villarreal midweek in the Champions League.Tillman's goal came in the 33rd minute, with Leverkusen already leading, 1-0, thanks to a goal from Arthur seven minutes prior. The American pounced on a pass from Christian Kofane, firing a shot into the back of the net from just inside the 18-yard box to double his side's lead.Frankfurt ended up pulling one back in the 50th minute with a goal from Robin Koch, but a 70th-minute red card to Ellyes Skhiri ended any hopes of a comeback. Leverkusen went on to add one late, finishing off the match as 3-1 winners. Tillman played 82 minutes in the win, scoring the goal while creating one chance, completing 25 of 28 passes, and drawing two fouls.Tillman was the star of the show midweek in Leverkusen's 3-0 win over Villarreal, scoring two goals in quick succession to seal a massive Champions League win. With that win, the German side booked a spot in the knockout round playoff, where they'll face Greek giants Olympiacos.After breaking through as a star with PSV in the Netherlands, the American midfielder completed a transfer to Leverkusen this past summer, joining the club in a deal that could be worth up to €40 million (£34m/$47m). With his three goals this week, he's now doubled his tally on the season, taking him to six so far in this first campaign with his new club.Add GOAL.com as a preferred source on Google to see more of our reportingThere's little rest coming for Tillman and Leverkusen, who are right back in action on Tuesday in the DFB-Pokal quarterfinal against St. Pauli. Next weekend, Tillman will face-off with fellow Americans Joe Scally and Gio Reyna when Leverkusen face Borussia Monchengladbach.
Malik Tillman Extends Scoring Streak
Malik Tillman's goal in the 33rd minute against Eintracht Frankfurt further cements his impact on Bayer Leverkusen, adding to his recent brace in the Champions League. With Leverkusen already ahead thanks to Arthur's goal, Tillman seized an opportunity provided by Christian Kofane to double the lead with a precise finish from inside the 18-yard box.
Frankfurt Fight Back
Despite Robin Koch pulling one back for Frankfurt in the 50th minute, Ellyes Skhiri's red card in the 70th minute dashed any hopes of a comeback, allowing Leverkusen to secure a 3-1 victory. Tillman's overall performance, including creating a chance, solid passing accuracy, and drawing fouls, underscored his impact in the match.
Continued Success for Tillman
Following his move from PSV to Bayer Leverkusen, Tillman has made a significant impact, with his recent goal bringing his tally to six for the season. His contribution was crucial in Leverkusen's recent Champions League success and their upcoming matchup against Olympiacos in the knockout round playoffs.
Next Challenges Ahead
With little time to rest, Tillman and Bayer Leverkusen are set to face St. Pauli in the DFB-Pokal quarterfinal midweek, before a showdown with Borussia Monchengladbach next weekend, where Tillman will meet fellow American talents Joe Scally and Gio Reyna on the pitch.


