Leverkusen wins against Leipzig, Paderborn against Hoffenheim

Leverkusen wins against Leipzig, Paderborn against Hoffenheim Bayer Leverkusen and SC Paderborn emerged as winners in the fourth round of the Bundesliga. The promotion duel ended without goals. (sda/dpa) Bayer Leverkusen celebrates its second victory in the fourth round of the Bundesliga. The 2024 champion wins at home against Leipzig 2:0. The match winners were goalscorers Patrik Schick and Miguel Gutierrez, who also set up the 1:0. Schick has now scored once in each of the four league games. Before kickoff, both teams thought of the long-time Leverkusen player, co- and interim coach Peter Hermann, in a moment of silence following the news of his death the previous evening. The fans of Werkself showed a choreography with the slogan "A loyal soul of football - rest in peace Peter Hermann". The players walked with mourning wreaths. Draw for Schalke 04 and Elversberg Schalke 04, without and Elversberg, ended the promotion duel without goals despite some good chances. Despite the zero score, both Schalke and especially Elversberg can be satisfied with their season starts. Schalke has collected five points in four games without Adrian Gantenbein, who has not yet returned to the team after a ankle injury, while the surprise team Elversberg has even collected seven. Promoted SC Paderborn was able to celebrate its first Bundesliga victory in more than six years. The East Westphalia team won against TSG 1899 Hoffenheim 3:1 (2:0) at the end of the fourth Bundesliga matchday and can go into the three-week international break with a calm four points from four games. It was the first Paderborn three-pointer in the First League since the 2:1 against SC Freiburg on January 25, 2020. For the disappointing Hoffenheim, three days after the bitter 0:2, they faced OFI Crete for the start of the Europa League and suffered another setback. With only one win in four league games, the Europa League participant is significantly behind their own expectations.