Football news - Patrik Schick goal rescues point for Leverkusen against Werder

Bayer 04 Leverkusen had to come from behind to rescue a 1-1 draw against visitors Werder Bremen on Saturday and avoid a third straight Bundesliga loss. Patrik Schick equalised for the home side to claim a point for the home side, after Omer Toprak scored for the the visitors to give them hope of three points.

Bayer Leverkusen drew 1-1 with Werder Bremen in the Bundesliga on Saturday afternoon.

Werder, who have won one of their last 12 league games, went ahead with Omer Toprak's close-range effort in the 52nd minute but Patrik Schick equalised on the rebound for the hosts following a lengthy VAR review in the 70th to earn a point.

Leverkusen, unbeaten in their first 12 league games before losing twice, did not push for a second goal after levelling and are in third place on 29 points, two behind RB Leipzig who host Borussia Dortmund later on Saturday.

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