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BERLIN, Feb. 20-- Goals from Lucas Alario and Kai Havertz helped Bayer Leverkusen to beat FC Porto 2-1 meanwhile Wolfsburg bounced back from one goal down to edge Malmo FF 2-1 in the first leg of Europa League's round of the last 32 on Thursday. Leverkusen controlled possession from the kick off and rattled the woodwork with 20 minutes played when Havertz hit the crossbar from 10 meters. Kerem Demirbay tried to capitalize on the subsequent rebound but his shot on target got blocked. The hosts remained on the front foot and eventually opened the scoring in the 29th minute when Alario tapped home a flicked on cross at the second post from very close range. Porto lacked in penetration and had to swallow the 2-0 deficit ten minutes into the second half as Wilson Manafa brought down Kevin Volland inside the box allowing Havertz to double the lead from the penalty spot with his second attempt. Havertz' first attempt was saved but had to be retaken due to encroachment. The visitors from Portugal suddenly sparked to life and threw all men up front. Their efforts got rewarded in the 73rd minute when Luis Diaz marked a crucial away goal to reduce the arrears. Leverkusen tried to respond but neither Volland nor Alario were able to restore their two-goal lead in the closing period. With the result, Leverkusen will take a 2-1 advantage into the second leg on the road at Porto. Elsewhere, Wolfsburg turned the tides against Malmo FF and secured a 2-1 comeback victory in front of home crowd. | 
