Leverkusen Stage Comeback Against Heidenheim In Boniface Absence

November 23, (THEWILL) – Bayer Leverkusen mounted an impressive comeback against Heidenheim at the BayArena, transforming a two-goal deficit into a commanding 5-2 victory. The win ends their three-match winless streak in the Bundesliga, though the team faces concerns over Victor Boniface’s injury following his return from Nigeria’s AFCON qualifiers, with the forward expected to remain sidelined until mid-January 2024.

Patrik Schick led the response with a remarkable hat-trick, demonstrating clinical finishing ability throughout the match. The initial setback came when Niklas Dorsch capitalised on a defensive error, followed by Mathias Honsak extending Heidenheim’s lead to 2-0 within the opening 21 minutes.

The momentum shifted dramatically before halftime through Exequiel Palacios and Schick, who combined effectively to level the scoring. Palacios struck first with a powerful finish, before Schick executed a precise chip over the goalkeeper, transforming the match’s complexion entirely.

Florian Wirtz and Schick collaborated brilliantly after the interval, producing a goal that put Leverkusen ahead. The Czech forward completed his hat-trick with a well-placed header from Arthur’s cross before Granit Xhaka sealed the victory with a remarkable long-range strike.

The result maintains Leverkusen’s position within the Bundesliga top four, placing them nine points behind the league leaders. For Heidenheim, the defeat extends their winless sequence to six matches, leaving them precariously positioned two points above the relegation zone.