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Schick rescues Leverkusen with late goal to topple unbeaten Freiburg
Bayer Leverkusen secured a 2-1 victory over SC Freiburg on Sunday, with striker Patrik Schick netting the decisive goal in the 76th minute. The win propels the Rhineland club into the Bundesliga's top four.
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Leverkusen's commanding display was capped by Schick's clinical finish late in the second half, breaking Freiburg's impressive unbeaten streak and maintaining the host's push up the German football standings. The decisive moment came when Schick found the back of the net to seal three points for the hosts at their home ground.
Freiburg, who arrived in Leverkusen undefeated, mounted a strong challenge and managed to register one goal during the encounter. Despite their resilience, the visitors could not prevent Leverkusen from clawing back into contention for the league's upper positions.
The victory marks a significant result for Leverkusen as they jostle for Champions League qualification spots. Schick, the club's leading scorer, has continued his influential performances this season, underscoring his importance to the team's ambitions in the domestic campaign.