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Bayer 04 Leverkusen Rescues Point Against VfB Stuttgart

Leverkusen Fends Off Defeat in Thrilling Bundesliga Draw

Exequiel Palacios' Free Kick Earns Hard-Fought Point

Exequiel Palacios' free-kick in the second half rescued a point for Bayer 04 Leverkusen in a thrilling 2-2 draw against VfB Stuttgart in the German Bundesliga. Stuttgart took the lead through Atakan Karazor's foul in the defensive half, but Leverkusen rallied in the second half with goals from Moussa Diaby and Florian Wirtz. Silas restored Stuttgart's lead before Palacios' late free-kick earned Leverkusen a share of the spoils.

With the draw, Leverkusen remain in eighth place in the Bundesliga, while Stuttgart climb to 13th place. The result keeps Leverkusen in the hunt for a European spot, while Stuttgart edge closer to safety.

The match was played at a high intensity from the start, with both teams looking to impose themselves on the game. Stuttgart had the better of the first half and took a deserved lead through Karazor's foul in the defensive half. The hosts came out stronger in the second half and equalized through Diaby in the 58th minute. Wirtz then put Leverkusen ahead in the 70th minute, but Silas' goal in the 80th minute ensured a tense finish.

In the end, it was Palacios' free-kick in the 88th minute that secured a point for Leverkusen. The Argentine winger curled a superb free-kick into the top corner, leaving Stuttgart goalkeeper Florian Müller with no chance.

The draw was a fair result on the balance of play. Leverkusen showed great character to come from behind twice, while Stuttgart demonstrated their resilience by fighting back to earn a point.

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