Bayer Leverkusen demonstrated impressive ball control and turned the tide to claim a 3-1 victory over RB Leipzig during matchday 15 of the Bundesliga. RB Leipzig started the game strong, with Xaver Schlager finding the net in the 34th minute to put the hosts ahead. However, Leverkusen rallied back with a series of strategic plays, ultimately securing the win with goals from Martin Terrier (39’), Patrik Schick (43’), and Montrell Culbreath (51’).
Martin Terrier stood out as the standout player of the match, contributing significantly with a goal that played a crucial role in the comeback. Patrik Schick also made his mark, netting another critical goal for Leverkusen.
RB Leipzig’s coach, Ole Werner, deployed a 4-3-3 formation, featuring Péter Gulácsi in goal; Kosta Nedeljkovic, Willi Orban, Castello Lukeba, and David Raum in defense; and Christoph Baumgartner, Nicolas Seiwald, and Xaver Schlager in midfield, while Conrad Harder, Rômulo, and Tidiam Gomis formed their attacking line.
Conversely, Bayer Leverkusen’s manager Kasper Hjulmand opted for a 3-6-1 setup with Mark Flekken as the goalkeeper; Robert Andrich, Loic Bade, and Jeanuel Belocian commanding the defense; and Arthur, Aleix García, Malik Tillman, Nathan Tella, Jonas Hofmann, and Martin Terrier controlling the midfield, with Patrik Schick leading the attack.
Referee Benjamin Brand was in charge of officiating the match at the Red Bull Arena.
Looking ahead, RB Leipzig will travel to face FC St. Pauli in their next fixture, while Bayer Leverkusen prepares to host Stuttgart. Following this match, Leipzig and Leverkusen find themselves tied on points, with 29, but Leipzig retains third place while Leverkusen sits fourth.
Substitutions for RB Leipzig
69’ – Kosta Nedeljkovic off for Ridle Baku, Rômulo off for Andrija Masksimovic.
78’ – Tidiam Gomis off for Timo Werner.
88’ – Nicolas Seiwald off for El Chadaille Bitshiabu.
Yellow Cards for RB Leipzig:
55’ – Castello Lukeba (unsporting behavior).
Substitutions for Bayer Leverkusen
56’ – Jonas Hofmann off for Ezequiel Fernández.
75’ – Nathan Tella off for Axel Tape, Patrik Schick off for Christian Kofane, Martin Terrier off for Montrell Culbreath.
82’ – Arthur off for Lucas Vázquez.
Yellow Cards for Bayer Leverkusen:
30’ – Arthur (unsporting behavior), 41’ – Axel Tape (unsporting behavior).