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Boniface wasted no time in making his impact felt, setting up Martin Terrier for the opener in the 17th minute with a perfectly weighted square pass before doubling Leverkusen’s advantage in the 30th minute after latching onto a pass from Granit Xhaka and firing a low, powerful finish past goalkeeper Oliver Baumann.

Despite Hoffenheim’s Mergim Berisha pulling one back before halftime, Leverkusen remained in control of the game.

Florian Wirtz extended the visitors’ lead from the penalty spot in the 72nd minute after Dennis Geiger fouled Alejandro Grimaldo.

Boniface then sealed the comfortable win for Xabi Alonso’s side with 15 minutes remaining, showcasing his individual brilliance by cutting in from the left and beating Baumann with a clinical effort.

The victory was particularly significant for Leverkusen, coming just two weeks after their 35-match unbeaten league run was ended by RB Leipzig at the BayArena.

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