"Kasper Hjulmand's side leapfrogged their opponents, with whom they are level on points, to third place via goal difference after an impressive turnaround, and within three points of Borussia Dortmund in second. Xaver Schlager put Leipzig ahead after 35 minutes at Red Bull Arena, capping a bustling run across the box with a well-struck low shot from the edge of the area."
"However, the hosts' advantage was short-lived as Leverkusen responded with two goals inside nine first-half minutes. First, they restored parity within five minutes of Schlager's opener, Martin Terrier leaping high to glance Arthur's cross into the far corner. The Werkself then completed the turnaround in the 44th minute as Patrik Schick rounded off a fine counter, racing onto Nathan Tella's throughball and blasting into the roof of the net from close range."
Bayer Leverkusen overturned a 1-0 deficit to defeat RB Leipzig 3-1 at Red Bull Arena, moving above Leipzig into third on goal difference and within three points of second-placed Borussia Dortmund. Xaver Schlager opened the scoring after 35 minutes with a well-struck low shot from the edge of the area. Leverkusen replied with two first-half goals: Martin Terrier headed home five minutes after Schlager's opener and Patrik Schick finished a counter in the 44th minute. Leipzig pressed after the break and had chances saved by Mark Flekken. Substitute Montrell Culbreath scored a stoppage-time debut goal. Leverkusen produced 3.17 xG from 15 shots; Leipzig had 19 attempts and seven on target but lacked a cutting edge.
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