Leverkusen fight back to beat Freiburg 2-1

Bayer Leverkusen came from behind to defeat Freiburg 2-1 at the BayArena on Sunday, October 18, 2026, in the German Bundesliga. Goals from Ibrahim Maza and Patrik Schick helped the hosts turn the match around after falling behind early.
Freiburg took the lead in the 14th minute through Derry Scherhant, putting Leverkusen under pressure in front of their home fans. However, Leverkusen responded quickly, with Maza scoring the equaliser in the 19th minute to bring the teams level.
The match remained competitive as both sides looked for another goal. Leverkusen eventually took the lead in the 76th minute when Schick found the net, giving the hosts a 2-1 advantage.
Leverkusen held on to their lead until the final whistle, earning three important points. Their ability to recover after conceding first showed their determination and ability to perform under pressure.
For Freiburg, the defeat was disappointing after taking an early lead. Leverkusen, meanwhile, celebrated a comeback victory that gave their Bundesliga campaign a valuable boost.