7M - Bayer Leverkusen 4-1 RB Leipzig: Schick Hat-Trick Fuels Top-Four Push

Patrik Schick produced a stunning hat-trick as Bayer Leverkusen cruised to a 4-1 win over RB Leipzig on Saturday, May 2, 2026, boosting their hopes of securing a Champions League spot.

The Czech striker opened the scoring in the 25th minute, calmly converting Nathan Tella's assist with a precise finish into the bottom corner past goalkeeper Maarten Vandevoordt. Tella doubled the lead just before halftime, tapping in from close range following an Aleix Garcia corner.

Schick remained a constant threat and added his second in the 76th minute with a powerful low drive to the bottom left. Leipzig pulled one back in the 80th minute through Christoph Baumgartner's clever header, but Leverkusen maintained control. Schick completed his treble in the 89th minute, finishing a breakaway move after receiving a through-ball from Alejandro Grimaldo.

The victory keeps Leverkusen in contention for fourth place in the Bundesliga. They sit level on 58 points with Stuttgart and Hoffenheim in the tight race for the final Champions League qualification slot.

Statistically, Schick has been exceptional, netting nine goals in his last six league matches—more than any other player across Europe's top five leagues in that span. Leverkusen's attacking dominance was reflected in an expected goals (xG) tally of 4.38 compared to Leipzig's 1.14. Schick's personal xG was 2.79, and he exceeded that with three goals from nine shots, five on target, and six big chances created.