Bayer Leverkusen secured a comfortable 2-0 victory over 1. FC Köln in the Bundesliga Round 34 on Sunday, with goals from Schick and Wirtz sealing their third consecutive league win.
The match started brightly for Leverkusen, who took control of the game early on. Christian Pulisic set up Julian Schick with a perfect through ball, but his shot was blocked by Cologne goalkeeper Manuel Neuer. However, Schick managed to turn the corner and fire home a stunning effort past Neuer's diving save to give Leverkusen an early lead.
Cologne came back strongly in the second half, but could not find a way to equalize. They were ultimately unable to break down Leverkusen's solid defense and conceded two more goals. Thomas Müller, playing as a substitute, scored one goal and added another assist for Schick.
The result leaves Leverkusen with 76 points in 33 matches, while Cologne is now sitting at 59 points. The team will look to maintain their momentum in the Bundesliga next week when they host RB Leipzig.
Overall, this was another impressive performance for Bayer Leverkusen, who have been on a run of form since the beginning of the season. Their consistent attacking play and defensive solidity have made them a formidable force in the Bundesliga.