Bayer Leverkusen

Bayer Leverkusen

4th in German Bundesliga
Leverkusen's Schick scores hat-trick in win over Heidenheim Leverkusen's Schick scores hat-trick in win over Heidenheim

Bayer Leverkusen striker Patrik Schick bagged a hat-trick on Saturday to help the German champions battle back from a two-goal deficit and crush Heidenheim 5-2 in the Bundesliga.

Patrik Schick heads home the goal to bag his hat trick for Leverkusen Patrik Schick heads home the goal to bag his hat trick for Leverkusen

Patrik Schick nods home the header to grab his hat trick to give Bayer Leverkusen a 5-2 lead.

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Bayer Leverkusen had a knack for snatching late wins en route to a shock Bundesliga crown in 2023-24. That isn't happening this season, though.

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Is Florian Wirtz destined to join Bayern Munich? Is Florian Wirtz destined to join Bayern Munich?

Jan Age Fjortoft explains which club is leading the race for German star Florian Wirtz's signature.

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Back by popular demand, here is a look at even more of the most bold, chic and trend-setting soccer jerseys that you will find anywhere this season.

Real Madrid transfers: Club steps up Florian Wirtz pursuit- source Real Madrid transfers: Club steps up Florian Wirtz pursuit- source

Real Madrid have stepped up their tracking of Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Florian Wirtz, a source has told ESPN, with concerns over Madrid's creativity following the retirement of Toni Kroos.

Jamal Musiala strike sees Bayern Munich edge St. Pauli Jamal Musiala strike sees Bayern Munich edge St. Pauli

Bayern Munich earned a nervous 1-0 win at St Pauli thanks to a sensational strike fromJamal Musiala to stay unbeaten and open a six-point lead atop the Bundesliga on Saturday.

Bochum snatch draw against Leverkusen with last-gasp equaliser Bochum snatch draw against Leverkusen with last-gasp equaliser

Koji Miyoshi scored an 89th minute goal to give strugglers VfL Bochum a 1-1 draw against visiting champions Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga on Saturday.

Patrik Schick finds the back of the net for Bayer Leverkusen Patrik Schick finds the back of the net for Bayer Leverkusen

Patrik Schick finds the back of the net for Bayer Leverkusen

Bundesliga Standings

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Bayern Munich 11 +29 29
2 Eintracht Frankfu.. 11 +11 23
3 RB Leipzig 11 +9 21
4 Bayer Leverkusen 11 +8 20
5 Borussia Dortmund 11 +4 19
6 Borussia Moncheng.. 11 +3 17
7 SC Freiburg 11 -2 17
8 Mainz 11 +4 16
9 VfB Stuttgart 11 +2 16
10 1. FC Union Berli.. 11 0 16
11 VfL Wolfsburg 11 +2 15
12 Werder Bremen 11 -5 15
13 TSG Hoffenheim 11 -5 12
14 FC Augsburg 11 -10 12
15 1. FC Heidenheim .. 11 -5 10
16 St. Pauli 11 -7 8
17 Holstein Kiel 11 -16 5
18 VfL Bochum 11 -22 2
Full Standings

Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
22 Victor Bonifac.. 6 10 1
10 Florian Wirtz 4 11 3
14 Patrik Schick 4 9 0

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
34 Granit Xhaka 4 11 2
10 Florian Wirtz 3 11 4
25 Exequiel Palac.. 3 5 1