Last Updated on December 23, 2025
In a thrilling Bundesliga clash, Bayer 04 Leverkusen emerged victorious over RB Leipzig in Saturday’s away fixture. Initially leading 2-1, Bayer 04 Leverkusen strengthened their position with a late surge, securing a thrilling 3-1 win.
Bayer 04 Leverkusen equalised 1-1 just before the half-time whistle as Martin Terrier netted, with an assist by Arthur.
The game was scoreless until Xaver Schlager found the net for RB Leipzig in the 35th minute, with an assist by Christoph Baumgartner.
Bayer 04 Leverkusen took the lead just four minutes later when Patrik Schick found the net, with an assist by Nathan Tella.
The 3-1 goal came in extra time, when Montrell Culbreath scored for Bayer 04 Leverkusen to complete Bayer 04 Leverkusen’s come back.
For RB Leipzig, this means fourth place in the table, while Bayer 04 Leverkusen are third in the league.
The next Bundesliga games for RB Leipzig are St. Pauli (away) on 10 January, RB Leipzig (home) on 14 January and FC Bayern München (home) on 17 January. Bayer 04 Leverkusen play VfB Stuttgart (home) on 10 January, Hamburger SV (away) on 13 January and TSG Hoffenheim (away) on 17 January.