Bayer Leverkusen defeated SC Freiburg 3-2, extending their lead over Bayern Munich to 10 points.

Florian Wirtz of Bayer 04 Leverkusen celebrated with his teammates after scoring the team’s first goal in their Bundesliga match against Sport-Club Freiburg. Bayer Leverkusen, determined to secure their first German title, restored their 10-point lead over Bayern Munich with a well-deserved 3-2 away win against a spirited Freiburg.

After Bayern closed the gap to seven points with a 5-2 victory over Darmstadt, Xabi Alonso’s relentless side responded in style, extending their unbeaten run to 38 matches in all competitions. Leverkusen showcased their prowess with fine goals from Florian Wirtz (2′), Adam Hlozek (40′), and Patrik Schick (53′), effectively quelling Freiburg’s fire. However, Yannik Keitel’s first Bundesliga goal on the 79th minute set up an exciting finish.

Despite the late surge from Freiburg, Leverkusen deservedly claimed the three points ahead of the international break. With only eight points dropped throughout the campaign, they now need 15 more points from their remaining eight fixtures to secure the title. Patrik Schick was named the Player of the Match for his outstanding performance.

The imposing Czech forward, restored to the starting line-up, continued his impressive form with another sublime finish early in the second half. His shot appeared to hit two posts before nestling into the net, knocking the stuffing out of the home side who had offered strong resistance until that point.

Here are the match highlights:

2′ GOAL! FREIBURG 0-1 LEVERKUSEN (WIRTZ)
What a stunning start by the visitors. 20-year-old Florian Wirtz takes the ball inside the home box before slamming a wonderful swerving shot into the corner of the net. Glorious goal just 90 seconds into the game.

10′ GOAL! (DOAN) FREIBURG 1-1 LEVERKUSEN
Incredible turn of events. Despite the home side’s limited attacking presence, they manage to score with their first attack of the game. Ritsu Doan plays a neat one-two with Lucas Höler before cutting into the visiting area and drilling a low shot into the corner of the net. The game is now level at 1-1.

40′ GOAL! FREIBURG 1-2 LEVERKUSEN (HLOZEK)
Keeper Noah Atubolu struggles to gather the loose ball under pressure from Patrik Schick, and it breaks nicely to Adam Hlozek who thumps the finish into the empty net. Leverkusen takes a 2-1 lead.

53′ GOAL! FREIBURG 1-3 LEVERKUSEN (SCHICK)
A brilliant goal from the visitors as Schick arrives to slide the ball into the net via a post from the Frimpong cross. The finish is superb, and the cross is equally impressive. Leverkusen now leads 3-1.

79′ GOAL! (KEITEL) FREIBURG 2-3 LEVERKUSEN
There is still life in this match as Keitel sees his initial attempt stopped by Lukas Hradecky, but he follows up to ram home the rebound. This is his first Bundesliga goal, and it brings the score back to 3-2.

In conclusion, Bayer Leverkusen showcased their dominance in the Bundesliga with a well-deserved 3-2 away win against Freiburg. Their remarkable unbeaten run continues, and they are now just 15 points away from securing their first German title.