Patrik Schick struck late to rescue Bayer Leverkusen in a thrilling 2-2 Bundesliga draw against Augsburg at the WWK Arena, denying the hosts a historic third consecutive victory to start the season.
Leverkusen Take Early Control
Bayer Leverkusen dictated proceedings from the opening whistle, with Moussa Diaby, Ezequiel Fernández and Ibrahim Maza all testing Augsburg during a lively opening 15 minutes.
Their pressure eventually paid off when Christian Kofane controlled Edmond Tapsoba’s long pass before calmly beating Finn Dahmen to give Leverkusen a deserved lead.
The goal reflected Leverkusen’s dominance, with the visitors registering eight attempts as half-time approached while Augsburg struggled to establish themselves in attacking areas.
Gregoritsch Turns the Match Around
Despite Leverkusen’s control, Augsburg found an unexpected route back into the contest.
A moment of hesitation from goalkeeper Mark Flekken allowed Michael Gregoritsch to steal in and turn the ball into the net. Suddenly, a match that had appeared firmly under Leverkusen’s control was level.
Just two minutes later, Augsburg completed a remarkable turnaround.
Gregoritsch was left unmarked from a corner and powered home a header to make it 2-1, stunning the visitors and transforming the atmosphere at the WWK Arena.
VAR Frustrates Leverkusen
Leverkusen responded strongly and thought they had restored parity shortly before the hour mark. Their celebrations were cut short, however, when a VAR review ruled the goal out for a foul.
That decision increased the pressure on the visitors, who continued pushing forward as Augsburg attempted to protect their advantage.
With time running out, Leverkusen needed one decisive moment.
Patrik Schick Strikes Late
That moment arrived through substitute Patrik Schick.
The Czech striker found the equalizer at the end of normal time to make it 2-2, scoring for the third consecutive game and ensuring Leverkusen’s dominance did not end in defeat.
Augsburg were left frustrated after coming so close to recording three victories at the start of a season for the first time in the equalizer.
The result extended Augsburg’s unbeaten home run to five matches, although they slipped to third in the Bundesliga standings. Leverkusen, meanwhile, moved up to sixth and maintained an impressive record of being unbeaten in September since 2022 (W10, D5).
What the Result Means
For Augsburg, this was simultaneously a point gained and two points lost. Recovering from a difficult opening period to lead 2-1 demonstrated impressive resilience, but conceding so late denied them a piece of Bundesliga history.
Leverkusen will be relieved to leave the WWK Arena with something after controlling significant periods of the contest. Schick’s growing influence could also prove crucial as the campaign gathers momentum.
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Final Verdict
Augsburg 2-2 Bayer Leverkusen delivered a dramatic Bundesliga contest where momentum shifted quickly. Leverkusen dominated early and struck first through Kofane, only for Gregoritsch’s quick-fire brace to turn the match around.
Augsburg appeared destined for a historic victory, but Schick had the final say. His late equalizer preserved Leverkusen’s unbeaten September record and ensured the points were shared after an entertaining afternoon at the WWK Arena.
