Bayer Leverkusen overcame a shaky start to secure a thrilling 5-2 win over FC Heidenheim at the BayArena.
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Patrik Schick’s sensational hat-trick turned the game around after Heidenheim’s strong early showing. The home side’s relentless attack in the second half left Heidenheim with no answers.
Match Updates
The game started with FC Heidenheim stunning the BayArena as Niklas Dorsch and Marvin Pieringer combined beautifully for the opener in the 10th minute.
Mathias Honsak and Niklas Dorsch doubled the visitors’ lead in the 21st minute, leaving Bayer Leverkusen with a mountain to climb.
Leverkusen began their comeback in the 30th minute as Exequiel Palacios latched onto a Granit Xhaka assist to halve the deficit. Just two minutes later, Patrik Schick equalized with precision, finishing a setup from Palacios.
The second half saw Leverkusen take control, with Florian Wirtz assisting Schick’s second goal in the 52nd minute to make it 3-2. Arthur joined the fray in the 71st minute, providing an assist for Schick to complete his hat-trick.
Granit Xhaka capped off a fine evening with a goal in the 82nd minute, set up by Nathan Tella, to seal the emphatic win.
News
Leverkusen’s win highlighted their attacking prowess and resilience. Patrik Schick’s hat-trick stole the show, while contributions from Palacios and Xhaka underlined the depth of quality in the side. Heidenheim started brightly but faded under the relentless Leverkusen pressure.
For Heidenheim, it was a tale of missed opportunities. Despite a promising start with two well-worked goals, they couldn’t maintain their defensive shape as the game progressed. Coach Frank Schmidt will need to address the defensive lapses that cost them dearly.
Scores
Bayer Leverkusen triumphed 5-2 over FC Heidenheim. Patrik Schick’s hat-trick and goals from Palacios and Xhaka ensured an impressive comeback win.
