Bayer Leverkusen demonstrated great ball control and resilience to claim a convincing 3-1 victory against RB Leipzig in Bundesliga matchday 15. The match started with RB Leipzig taking the lead when Xaver Schlager scored in the 34th minute. However, Bayer Leverkusen quickly responded, turning the game around with goals from Martin Terrier in the 39th minute, Patrik Schick just before half-time in the 43rd minute, and Montrell Culbreath in the 51st minute.
Martin Terrier was outstanding throughout the match, netting one goal and solidifying his position as the standout player. Additionally, Patrik Schick also impressed with his goal contribution.
RB Leipzig, managed by Ole Werner, utilized a 4-3-3 formation with Péter Gulácsi in goal, supported by a backline of Kosta Nedeljkovic, Willi Orban, Castello Lukeba, and David Raum. The midfield trio comprised Christoph Baumgartner, Nicolas Seiwald, and Xaver Schlager, with a forward line including Conrad Harder, Rômulo, and Tidiam Gomis.
In contrast, Bayer Leverkusen, under the guidance of Kasper Hjulmand, opted for a 3-6-1 setup featuring Mark Flekken as the goalkeeper, with Robert Andrich, Loic Bade, and Jeanuel Belocian in defense. Their midfield was a strong six-player unit including Arthur, Aleix García, Malik Tillman, Nathan Tella, Jonas Hofmann, and Martin Terrier, supported by Patrik Schick up front.
The referee for the match was Benjamin Brand, who oversaw an intense game at the Red Bull Arena.
Upcoming fixtures see RB Leipzig travelling to face FC St. Pauli, while Bayer Leverkusen will host Stuttgart in their next match. With this result, Bayer Leverkusen climbs to fourth place with 29 points, while RB Leipzig remains third, also on 29 points.
Substitutions for RB Leipzig
69’ – Kosta Nedeljkovic out for Ridle Baku, Rômulo out for Andrija Masksimovic
78’ – Tidiam Gomis out for Timo Werner
88’ – Nicolas Seiwald out for El Chadaille Bitshiabu
Yellow Card for RB Leipzig:
55’ – Castello Lukeba (unsporting behavior)
Substitutions for Bayer Leverkusen
56’ – Jonas Hofmann out for Ezequiel Fernández
75’ – Nathan Tella out for Axel Tape, Patrik Schick out for Christian Kofane, Martin Terrier out for Montrell Culbreath
82’ – Arthur out for Lucas Vázquez
Yellow Cards for Bayer Leverkusen:
30’ – Arthur (unsporting behavior), 41’ – Axel Tape (unsporting behavior)