Schick rewrites Leverkusen record with sixth straight scoring game
Patrik Schick scored the decisive goal as Bayer Leverkusen came from behind to beat Freiburg 2-1 on Matchday 6. The Czech striker finished an Ibrahim Maza cutback in the 76th minute after Maza had equalized. Schick became the first Leverkusen player to score in each of the first six Bundesliga matchdays, breaking a club record previously shared by Dimitar Berbatov and Stefan Kießling.
Patrik Schick's winner against Freiburg made him the first Bayer Leverkusen player to find the net on each of the first six Bundesliga matchdays. The previous mark of five was held by Dimitar Berbatov in 2005/06 and Stefan Kießling in 2009/10. The 30-year-old Czech striker had already become Leverkusen's top Bundesliga scorer from outside Germany.
Leverkusen's comeback followed an opening-day loss to Elversberg. The win gave them 13 points from 15 available and lifted them to fourth, level with Freiburg and one point behind Bayern Munich. Schick's career-best league haul is 24 goals from 2021/22.
Schick's record could boost Leverkusen's visibility and matchday interest, especially among younger fans and Czech supporters following his progress. A sustained scoring run may increase media attention, merchandise demand, and ticket interest, while also reinforcing the Bundesliga's appeal as a stage for international forwards. For Freiburg, the first league loss may temper expectations but could sharpen focus. The wider effect likely remains modest, centered on supporters, clubs, and local businesses tied to matchdays.