Bayer Leverkusen defeated Borussia Dortmund 3-2 in the Bundesliga, keeping pressure on leaders Bayern Munich. Nathan Tella scored just 24 seconds into the match, and Patrik Schick added a second goal shortly after.

The upcoming Bundesliga clash between Borussia Dortmund and Bayer 04 Leverkusen is set to be a captivating encounter, with both teams showcasing remarkable consistency in recent years.

Sky Germany reports that several of Borussia Dortmund’s defenders are injury doubts for their game against Bayer Leverkusen later today. Joining Niklas Süle and Pascal Groß, who is suspended,

Bayer Leverkusen has started the year with a big boost to its hopes of defending the Bundesliga title after beating a depleted Borussia Dortmund 3-2.

The German Bundesliga returns after the winter break with Borussia Dortmund at home to defending champions Bayer Leverkusen on Friday. Nuri Sahin's men host Xabi Alonso's side at Signal Iduna Park with BVB having won just one of their last five games pre-Christmas.

Champions Bayer Leverkusen battled past hosts Borussia Dortmund 3-2 with two goals from Patrik Schick on Friday to move within a point of leaders Bayern Munich with a sixth straight league win.

The Black and Yellows are sixth in the table with 25 points from 15 games and beat Wolfsburg 3-1 on December 22 in their last game before the break, while Leverkusen are in second place with 32 points and are just four points behind leaders Bayern Munich.

The Bundesliga returns this weekend after the winter break and begins with a big fixture between Borussia Dortmund and Bayer Leverkusen on Friday.Dortmund currently sit in sixth place with 25 points