What Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface said after scoring first ever Champions League goal

German Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen have a hundred percent in the UEFA Champions League following a 1-0 win over Serie A giants AC Milan at the BayArena on Tuesday.

Victor Boniface was the hero for Bayer Leverkusen, scoring what proved to be the game-winning goal five minutes into the second half, his first ever goal in the Champions League

The Nigeria international thought he had broken the deadlock in the 21st minute when Jeremie Frimpong delivered a pass to the center, allowing Boniface to slot in what seemed like the opening goal, only for VAR to rule it out because the Netherlands international was offside.

Early in the second half, Boniface was in the right place at the right time to tap in the rebound at the back post after Frimpong's initial effort was saved. 

With seven titles won, AC Milan are the second most successful team in Champions League history, behind Real Madrid.

Speaking to TNT Sports shortly after the game, Boniface acknowledged that AC Milan were a tough nut to crack but was delighted that Bayer Leverkusen were able to grind out a win. 

"It's really good victory, we are happy we got the win, we know how strong the team is and we are happy we got the win," Boniface revealed.

"We know how good they are but we have our game plan and we worked towards it and luckily for us, it worked out and we got the win so the important part for us is we got the victory.

"As a striker, it's important to score every game not just in the Champions League but every game. We try to do our best every game - the league, Cup and Champions League.

"I'm happy I got the first goal in the Champions League so I feel really proud of myself.”

Bayer Leverkusen had their most difficult game of the new Bundesliga season last weekend when they were held to a 1-1 draw by Bayern Munich.

Looking ahead to their next fixture with Bundesliga newcomers Holstein Kiel, Boniface said: "We just take it step by step, now we have an important game on Saturday so we focus more on Saturday than the rest so we take it step by step."

After matchday two in the league phase of the UEFA Champions League, Bayer Leverkusen are sitting third in the standings, level on six points with leaders Borussia Dortmund and surprise package Brest.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel 

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