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Maza and Schick help Leverkusen clip Freiburg's wings

LEVERKUSEN: Ibrahim Maza and Patrik Schick assisted each other as Bayer Leverkusen came from a goal down to beat in-form Freiburg 2-1 in the Bundesliga on Sunday.

Maza and Schick help Leverkusen clip Freiburg's wings

Bayer Leverkusen made an impressive comeback to defeat in-form Freiburg 2-1 in the Bundesliga on Sunday. Following a shocking loss to promoted Elversberg in their season opener, Leverkusen have earned 13 points out of 15 possible, currently sitting fourth in the standings. However, they trail Freiburg in points but lead on goal difference. Champions Bayern Munich, who face Freiburg next weekend, are at the top of the table.

Patrik Schick and Ibrahim Maza played crucial roles in Leverkusen's victory, assisting each other. In the 14th minute, Schick scored a goal, becoming the first Leverkusen player to score in each of the first six matches of a Bundesliga season. Freiburg, the Bundesliga's form team, entered the match under the supervision of Germany coach Jurgen Klopp.

During the game, Freiburg's right-back Philipp Treu set up an opening goal for Derry Scherhant with a clever flick. Five minutes later, Schick demonstrated exceptional teamwork by playing a one-two with former Aston Villa winger Moussa Diaby, subsequently passing the ball to Maza, who scored the winning goal. Although Schick missed a chance to score in the 60th minute, Maza capitalized with a well-executed right-footed shot in the 75th minute, securing Leverkusen's 2-1 win.

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