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Alejandro Grimaldo Alejandro Grimaldo scored twice from free-kicks as Bayer Leverkusen defeated Eintracht Frankfurt 3-1 in Kasper Hjulmand's debut as head coach, despite the home side receiving two red cards. The hosts came into the match with just one point from their opening two Bundesliga matches, which had led to Erik ten Hag's departure and Hjulmand's arrival as his replacement, whilst Frankfurt arrived in confident mood having won both of their league fixtures. Leverkusen were also looking to maintain their impressive record against the Eagles, having won the previous five encounters between the sides and defeating Frankfurt at home in each of the past 12 such Bundesliga meetings. Leverkusen suffered an early setback when Exequiel Palacios was forced off with injury after 15 minut...