Berlin: Bayer Leverkusen overpowered Lazio 3-0 at the second leg of the play-offs on home soil to book their ticket for the UEFA Champions League group stage.


Leverkusen's midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu celebrates scoring during the UEFA Champions League playoff football match between Bayer Leverkusen and SS Lazio, in Leverkusen. Pic/AFP 

The "Werkself" overturned the 1-0 first-leg loss as they edged Lazio 3-0 at the second leg on Wednesday to qualify for the third straight time for the UEFA Champions League group stage, reported Xinhua news agency.