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Bayer Leverkusen have named their latest escape act for the German Super Cup title as “a clear signal” that they aim to play for the top again in the new season. Leverkusen won a maiden Bundesliga title and the German Cup without defeat in their 40 domestic games last term, with several goals coming late in regulation or deep into stoppage time. In Saturday’s Super Cup against VfB Stuttgart, they played for more than a half with 10 men after Martin Terrier was sent off in the 37th minute. But Patrik Schick scored an 88th minute 2-2 equalizer, and Leverkusen went on to win 4-3 on penalties. “Th…

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