Bayer Leverkusen Tops Borussia Dortmund 3-2

Bayer Leverkusen secured a thrilling 3-2 victory against a flu-stricken Borussia Dortmund, narrowing the gap to Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich to just one point. The match began dramatically with Nathan Tella scoring within 25 seconds, quickly followed by two goals from Patrik Schick. Despite a response from Dortmund's Jamie Gittens, Schick restored Leverkusen's two-goal lead shortly after. A late penalty converted by Serhou Guirassy gave Dortmund hope, but they were unable to find an equalizer. Dortmund's defensive woes were exacerbated by the absence of several key players due to illness, leaving them vulnerable against Leverkusen's attacking prowess. This victory marks Leverkusen's ninth consecutive win across all competitions, while Dortmund's home league loss marked a disappointing start to the new year.