Bayer 04 Leverkusen secured a crucial 4-1 victory over RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga, moving them closer to the top four. Patrik Schick opened the scoring in the 20th minute with his 15th league goal of the season, while Jonas Hofmann doubled the lead before the break. Goals from Wirtz and Wirtz's penalty secured a comfortable win, with Leipzig's Christopher Nkunku scoring a late consolation. The result sees Leverkusen rise to 5th.