Patrik Schick delivered a stunning performance against Manchester City, scoring a hat-trick in just nine minutes during Bayer Leverkusen‘s 3-1 Champions League victory on Wednesday, November 26, 2025. The Czech forward’s rapid-fire goals left pep Guardiola’s side reeling and secured a meaningful win for Leverkusen.
The result marks a high point for Schick and Leverkusen, demonstrating their capability against top European competition, even with Manchester City fielding a rotated squad. The win tastes “really good,” Schick reportedly said, according to sources.Former Bundesliga striker Nils Petersen observed the extraordinary teamwork, stating to DAZN, “I was impressed by the mutual support and teamwork.I think it impressed the opponents as well. It’s easy to explain this victory by the fact that Manchester City started in a B team.Leverkusen gave a top team performance.”
Schick’s goals came in the 53rd,56th,and 62nd minutes,punishing a manchester City side that had taken an early lead through Julián Álvarez. The rapid succession of goals highlighted Schick’s clinical finishing and Leverkusen’s attacking prowess. The victory positions Leverkusen favorably in their Champions league group, while Guardiola will likely reassess his squad selection for future matches.
