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BERLIN: Florian Wirtz starred and Patrik Schick scored four goals as Bayer Leverkusen routed Freiburg 5-1 on Saturday to keep the pressure on Bundesliga leader Bayern Munich over the winter break. Wirtz, who has yet to extend his Leverkusen contract, set up a hat trick for Schick and scored his seventh league goal of the season. Wirtz, who'd played Schick …

Bayer Leverkusen could be boosted by the return of key striker Patrik Schick back for Tuesday’s Champions League clash against Inter Milan, coach Xabi Alonso said on Monday as his team prepares to become the first to score against the Italians in the competition this season. Inter Milan is yet to concede a goal in the competition, and Alonso will …

Bayer Leverkusen is taking its knack for late goals into the new season. Patrik Schick equalized in the 88th minute to secure a 2-2 draw and Leverkusen went on to defeat Stuttgart 4-3 on penalties in the German Supercup on Saturday. Referee Tobias Stieler issued a host of yellow cards and sent off Leverkusen debutant Martin Terrier in the first …

BERLIN — Bayer Leverkusen is taking its knack for late goals into the new season. Patrik Schick equalized in the 88th minute to secure a 2-2 draw and Leverkusen went on to defeat Stuttgart 4-3 on penalties in the German Supercup on Saturday. Referee Tobias Stieler issued a host of yellow cards and sent off Leverkusen debutant Martin Terrier in …

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How Bayer Leverkusen became the story of the season: Xabi Alonso's brilliant side are 41 games undefeated and could scoop three trophies... with West Ham posing their next hurdle

Bayer Leverkusen have been seconds from disaster a few times recently. Bayer Leverkusen celebrate their winning goal at Union Berlin last weekend, as they made it 41 matches without defeat in all competitions this season Xabi Alonso has made himself the most wanted coach in Europe during a stunning campaign It's turning into an unforgettable season for Leverkusen's fans with …

BERLIN — Patrik Schick celebrated his first Bundesliga start of the season Wednesday with a hat trick as Bayer Leverkusen consolidated the top spot and set a record for games unbeaten with a 4-0 rout of Bochum. Jamal Musiala scored in his 100th Bundesliga game for Bayern and Harry Kane got his 21st goal of the season for a 2-1 …

LEVERKUSEN, Germany — Czech Republic striker Patrik Schick has signed a contract extension through 2027 with German club Bayer Leverkusen following speculation he could opt for a transfer to the Premier League. Schick scored 24 goals in 27 games as Leverkusen finished third in the Bundesliga this season. “I extended my contract until ’27, so really happy that I can …

BERLIN — Bayer Leverkusen top-scorer Patrik Schick has been ruled out for several weeks after tearing a muscle in his left calf. Also Sunday, Stuttgart said forward Silas Katompa Mvumpa is out for the rest of the season after dislocating his shoulder in Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Bochum. Stuttgart, which is second from bottom after failing to win in eight …

BERLIN — Patrik Schick’s 20th Bundesliga goal of the season wasn’t enough to stop Bayer Leverkusen slumping to a 3-2 loss at Mainz on Friday. The home team – wearing a special colorful jersey for the local carnival celebrations – twice came from behind and ended Leverkusen’s high-scoring run before Marcus Ingvartsen scored the late winner. Leverkusen had been hoping …

Patrik Schick is "very attracted" to the Premier League, despite the possibility of his loan move to RB Leipzig being made permanent at the end of the season. Leipzig signed Schick on loan from AS Roma in September for the 2019-20 season, and the forward has been a success in the Bundesliga, scoring seven goals in 15 league appearances for …