Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs RB Leipzig
BayArena
T. Welz
2025/2026
Match Report
Patrik Schick sealed a memorable hat-trick as Bayer Leverkusen romped to a commanding 4-1 victory over RB Leipzig at the BayArena, keeping the race for European spots very much alive.
Schick got Leverkusen rolling in the 25th minute, with Nathan Tella providing the assist. Tella then joined the scorers himself just before half-time after a neat combination with A. García. Schick extended the lead to 3-0 in the 76th minute before Christoph Baumgartner gave Leipzig brief hope at 80'. The Czech striker had the final word, converting a VAR-confirmed effort in the 89th — assisted by Alejandro Grimaldo — to complete his treble.
The win lifts Leverkusen to fourth with 58 points, cutting Leipzig's advantage in third to just four points with two rounds remaining. A Champions League berth is suddenly very much up for grabs for both sides.
Match Events
14'
M. Finkgrafe(Tripping)
25'
45'
46'
65'
65'
72'
X. Schlager(Tripping)
77'
80'
84'
84'
C. Baumgartner(Roughing)
85'
85'
86'
M. Tillman(Unsportsmanlike conduct)
89'
14'
M. Finkgrafe(Tripping)
25'
45'
46'
65'
65'
72'
X. Schlager(Tripping)
77'
80'
84'
84'
C. Baumgartner(Roughing)
85'
(Unsportsmanlike conduct)M. Tillman
86'
89'
Standings
| # | W | D | L | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | RB Leipzig | 20 | 5 | 9 | +19 | 65 |
| 6 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 17 | 8 | 9 | +21 | 59 |
Injuries & Suspensions
Head to Head
7
Bayer 04 Leverkusen wins
5
Draws
8
RB Leipzig wins
Goals: 35 - 33
