Bayer Leverkusen maintained their unbeaten record in the Champions League by defeating AC Milan 1-0 at home with a combination of offensive skill and resilient defense. Early in the second half, Victor Boniface of Leverkusen demonstrated his striker's instinct to follow in an attempt at goal and firmly handed Xabi Alonso's team the three points. This was the game's pivotal moment. Theo Hernandez's deflected attempt inside the last ten minutes went past Lukáš Hrádecký and onto the bar, bringing the visitors dangerously close to equalizing.
Leverkusen, who were eliminated from the Europa League in May, have maintained their stellar play from the previous campaign, winning both of their games in Europe’s premier club competition with five goals scored and none given up. But for seven-time champion Milan, it was their second loss in two Champions League matches after they were defeated 3-1 at home by Liverpool on matchday one.