Bayer Leverkusen emerged victorious against their fierce rivals, Borussia Dortmund, in a thrilling match that saw both teams put up a strong fight. The match was played at the BayArena in Leverkusen on Sunday afternoon, and it was a closely contested affair from start to finish.

The game started off well for the visitors, as they took control of the midfield and dominated possession. However, Dortmund managed to find their feet and started to create chances of their own. In the 19th minute, Erling Haaland scored his first goal of the season, but it wasn't enough to break Leverkusen's resistance.

In the second half, Leverkusen began to dominate the game and took the lead through a brilliant strike by Emil Forsberg. He received a pass from Julian Brandt and calmly slotted the ball past goalkeeper Roman Buerkner to give his team the lead.

Dortmund fought back valiantly, but Leverkusen's defense held firm and they were able to hold on for the win. Schick and Wirtz contributed significantly to the victory, with the former scoring a crucial goal in the 54th minute, while the latter had an impressive performance in midfield.

Overall, it was a hard-fought match that showcased the skill and determination of both teams. Both sides will be hoping to continue their good form into the rest of the Bundesliga season.