Patrik Schick scored the winner as Bayer Leverkusen edged Union Berlin 2-1 on Saturday to keep Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich in sight, while RB Leipzig lost heavily again.

Champions Bayer Leverkusen needed a second-half goal by in-form forward Patrik Schick to edge mid-table hosts Union Berlin 2-1 in the Bundesliga on Saturday and climb to third spot.

Bayer 04 became the first team to beat Union Berlin at the Stadion an der Alten Försterei this season thanks to a 2-1 win on Bundesliga Matchday 12. Jeremie Frimpong put the Werkself ahead after just two minutes before Wooyeong Jeong levelled for the hosts after half an hour.

Bayer Leverkusen moved up to third in the Bundesliga but needed a second-half winner from Patrik Schick to secure a 2-1 victory over Union Berlin.

Champions Bayer Leverkusen needed a second-half goal by in-form forward Patrik Schick to edge mid-table hosts Union Berlin 2-1 in the Bundesliga on Saturday and climb to third spot.The Czech, who got a hat-trick in a 5-2 win over Heidenheim last week and then netted in the 5-0 Champions League win over RB Salzburg,

Patrik Schick pushed the ball over the line with his chest in the 71st for his side’s second win in the last five league matches.

Schick, who has now scored in his last three Bundesliga games, scored for the 48th time in his 100th Bundesliga appearance for Leverkusen - equalling Ulf Kirsten's club record

Patrik Schick scored a hat trick and injury-hit Bayer Leverkusen overcame a scare before beating Heidenheim 5-2 in the Bundesliga.

Bayer Leverkusen striker Patrik Schick bagged a hat-trick on Saturday to help the German champion battle back from a two-goal deficit and crush Heidenheim 5-2 in the Bundesliga.

BERLIN (Reuters) -Champions Bayer Leverkusen needed a second-half goal by in-form forward Patrik Schick to edge mid-table hosts Union Berlin 2-1 in the Bundesliga on Saturday and climb to third spot.