Victory against Leipzig: Bayer makes the premier class race exciting

Bayer efficient before the break

Leverkusen were harmless near the penalty area for a long time - but still took the lead. After a quick kick from Flekken, the Leipzig defense was disorganized. Tella found himself free in front of RB goalkeeper Maarten Vandevoort and crossed for Schick, who calmly slotted the ball into the far corner.

Six minutes later, the Czech could have extended the lead, but Leipzig's El-Chadaille Bitshiabu prevented the certain 2-0 with a strong save. But that was only postponed: Shortly before the break, Tella squirted in a cross from Aleix Garcia and finished with a direct shot.

The first chance after the break also belonged to the hosts. Schick again had a shot in the penalty area, but Vandevoordt was on hand. Leipzig tried hard but could not find a gap in the compact Bayer defense. Instead, Schick finally sealed the deal for Bayer with his second goal with a quarter of an hour remaining.

And Schick even went one better. It was the 30-year-old's 15th goal of the season and Hjulmand had already praised him before kick-off: "He's a great finisher."

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