Bayer Leverkusen came from behind to defeat SC Freiburg 2-1 in the Bundesliga on Sunday at BayArena. Derry Lionel Scherhant opened the scoring for Freiburg, but Leverkusen responded quickly to secure the win.

SC Freiburg took the lead in the 14th minute when Derry Lionel Scherhant scored, assisted by Philipp Treu, making it 0-1. Bayer Leverkusen equalised just five minutes later through Ibrahim Maza, who netted after an assist from Patrik Schick in the 19th minute.

The decisive goal came in the 76th minute when Patrik Schick scored, assisted by Ibrahim Maza, putting Leverkusen ahead 2-1. Philipp Treu received a yellow card for Freiburg in the 39th minute.

In terms of key statistics, SC Freiburg had 51% possession compared to Bayer Leverkusen's 49%. Leverkusen registered 5 shots on target, while Freiburg managed only 2. The expected goals (xG) were 1.6 for Leverkusen and 1.1 for Freiburg. Leverkusen earned 4 corners and committed 12 fouls, while Freiburg had 3 corners and 5 fouls.

Before this match, SC Freiburg were top of the table with 13 points from 5 matches, while Bayer Leverkusen were in 4th place with 10 points from 5 matches.