Bayer Leverkusen Defeats St. Pauli 2-1

Bayer Leverkusen secured a 2-1 victory over St. Pauli, marking their third consecutive win in the Bundesliga for the first time this season. The hosts took an early lead with Florian Wirtz scoring in the sixth minute, assisted by Granit Xhaka, and Jonathan Tah doubled the lead in the 21st minute with a header. Despite missing key strikers Victor Boniface and Patrik Schick due to injury, Leverkusen maintained control until St. Pauli pulled one back in the 84th minute through Morgan Guilavogui, creating a tense finish. Leverkusen is currently third in the standings with 26 points, trailing leaders Bayern Munich by seven points. St. Pauli remains just above the relegation zone with 11 points, having struggled to break down Leverkusen's defense throughout the match. This win extends Leverkusen's unbeaten streak against newly promoted teams to 14 matches.