Bayer Leverkusen had their hands full with a spirited Genk, failing to completely wrap things up until Michael Ballack netted in second-half injury time. The Belgians are supposed to be the whipping boys of a group that also features Chelsea and Valencia, but having held the Spaniards to a home draw they come out flying at the BayArena, causing Berndt Leno several problems before the Bundesliga side breached their defence in the 29th minute, Lars Bender netting from an acute angle after Stefan Kiessling had made good progress into Genk's box.
Bayer Leverkusen Vs. Racing Genk, 2011 UEFA Champions League: Bayer Win 2-0 In Tense Match
Leverkusen continued to press, but Genk were giving as good as they got Leno was called into action several times in the second half. The hosts refused to wilt under the pressure though, defending well and making the most out of their counterattacks, and were rewarded for their strong play when Ballack lashed in on the half-volley to kill off the game. Leverkusen earned three vital points following their Matchday 1 defeat at Stamford Bridge, and while Genk now find themselves at the bottom of the group, they’ve given a great account of themselves two matches in a row.
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