Bayer Leverkusen secured a 2-1 victory over SC Freiburg at the BayArena.

The Bundesliga encounter took place on 18 October 2026 at the BayArena in Leverkusen. Both sides entered the match looking to claim three points, and the game delivered an early shift in momentum before Leverkusen turned the tide in the second half.

How it unfolded

The opening stages saw SC Freiburg take the lead in the 14th minute. Derry Scherhant struck with a left-footed shot from the centre of the box, finding the bottom left corner after an assist from Philipp Treu. The early goal put Freiburg ahead 1-0 and forced Bayer Leverkusen to respond.

Just five minutes later, Bayer Leverkusen equalised. Ibrahim Maza, operating in the centre of the box, fired a right-footed shot to the bottom left corner, benefitting from a precise pass from Patrik Schick. The goal restored parity at 1-1 and shifted the momentum toward the home side.

In the 39th minute, Philipp Treu received a yellow card for a bad foul, marking the only booking of the match.

The decisive moment arrived in the 76th minute. Patrik Schick, having earlier provided the assist for Maza’s goal, turned the tables by scoring himself. A right-footed strike from the centre of the box beat the goalkeeper, with Ibrahim Maza supplying the assist. This goal gave Bayer Leverkusen a 2-1 lead that they maintained until the final whistle.

Standout performers

  • Ibrahim Maza – Scored the equaliser in the 19th minute and supplied the assist for Patrik Schick’s winner, playing a pivotal role in Leverkusen’s comeback.
  • Patrik Schick – Provided the assist for Maza’s goal, then scored the winning goal in the 76th minute, demonstrating his influence on both creation and finishing.
  • Derry Scherhant – Opened the scoring for SC Freiburg in the 14th minute, giving the visitors an early advantage.

Match facts

  • Final score: Bayer Leverkusen 2-1 SC Freiburg
  • Scorers: Derry Scherhant (14’), Ibrahim Maza (19’), Patrik Schick (76’)
  • Assists: Philipp Treu (14’), Patrik Schick (19’), Ibrahim Maza (76’)
  • Bookings: Philipp Treu (yellow, 39’)
  • Venue: BayArena, Leverkusen

What it means

The win gives Bayer Leverkusen three points from the Bundesliga fixture, while SC Freiburg return home with a single point after their narrow defeat. Both clubs can now reflect on the performances that defined the match.