UCL: Algerian midfielder Ibrahim Maza provides assists in Bayer Leverkusen’s 2-2 draw with Newcastle

Algerian midfielder Ibrahim Maza put up a top performance on Wednesday night, helping Bayer Leverkusen to draw 2-2 with Newcastle United in the UEFA Champions League.

The match started with a stroke of misfortune for Newcastle as Bruno Guimaraes inadvertently turned a corner cross into his own net in the 13th minute, giving Leverkusen an early lead.

Newcastle responded after the break when Anthony Gordon converted a penalty in the 51st minute, bringing the score level. Gordon then continued to impress by delivering a perfect lofted cross that Lewis Miley met with a header in the 74th minute to put the Premier League side ahead 2-1.

Leverkusen fought back in the final stages, and in the 88th minute, Maza’s vision and precision proved decisive. The Algerian midfielder played a perfectly timed through ball to Alejandro Grimaldo, who calmly slotted a close-range finish to restore parity at 2-2.

Maza’s performance highlighted his creativity and influence in midfield, underlining his growing importance for Bayer Leverkusen in Europe’s elite competition.