Bundesliga: Bayer Leverkusen Stun Heidenheim with 5-2 Victory

Patrik Schick Scores Hat-Trick as Leverkusen Thrash Heidenheim

Leverkusen staged an impressive comeback, scoring two goals in as many minutes to level the match...

Bayer Leverkusen came from behind to thrash Heidenheim 5-2, with Patrik Schick scoring a hat-trick in the dominant win.

Patrik Schick's hat-trick propelled Bayer Leverkusen to a thrilling 5-2 comeback win over Heidenheim in the Bundesliga. Schick's impressive performance helped the team overcome a two-goal deficit.

Schick was given the starting nod after Victor Boniface was sidelined with a muscle injury. The Czech forward seized the opportunity, leading Leverkusen to their first win after a streak of three consecutive league draws.

Bayer Leverkusen currently occupy fourth place in the standings with 20 points. They trail leaders Bayern Munich by nine points and second-placed RB Leipzig by one point. Leverkusen's next challenge is a Champions League match against RB Salzburg on Tuesday.

The hosts endured a disastrous start to the match, with Niklas Dorsch catching them off guard with a powerful shot that put the visitors ahead in the 10th minute. Mathias Honsak then doubled the lead in the 21st minute, showcasing his skill as he effortlessly dribbled past three Leverkusen players and drilled the ball into the net.

Leverkusen staged an impressive comeback, scoring two goals in as many minutes to level the match. Exequiel Palacios initiated the turnaround, firing in from a tight angle in the 30th minute. Two minutes later, Patrik Schick chipped the ball over the Heidenheim keeper, drawing Leverkusen level.

The hosts completed their comeback seven minutes into the second half. Florian Wirtz's clever cutback found Schick, who beat his marker to flick in Leverkusen's third goal, giving them a 3-2 lead.

Nathan Tell nearly added to Leverkusen's lead, striking the woodwork just a minute after Schick's goal. The hosts continued to pile on the pressure, taking advantage of a deflated Heidenheim side.

Patrik Schick sealed his hat-trick in the 71st minute, heading in a precise cross from Arthur. Leverkusen's dominant performance was capped off by Granit Xhaka, who curled in their fifth goal from the edge of the box in the 82nd minute.