**Bayer Leverkusen's Schick and Wirtz Lead Borussia Dortmund to a 3-1 Loss in Bundesliga**
In a thrilling match that showcased the skill and resilience of both teams, Bayer Leverkusen emerged victorious against Borussia Dortmund with a scoreline of 3-1 in the Bundesliga on Saturday night.
The game started with a flurry of攻势 from both sides, but it was Leverkusen who managed to break the deadlock first. In the 28th minute, midfielder Jan Schick scored his second goal of the season as he capitalized on a loose ball in the box. The home team led 1-0 after just 28 minutes.
Borussia Dortmund responded immediately, finding themselves behind. In the 47th minute, defender Philipp Wirtz scored for the visitors, equalizing the score at 1-1. However, Leverkusen continued their dominance, with striker Robert Lewandowski scoring twice in the second half.
First, in the 69th minute, Lewandowski converted a penalty kick after being fouled by Dortmund's goalkeeper Manuel Neuer. This goal gave Leverkusen a 2-1 lead. Then, in the 85th minute, Lewandowski netted again from close range, completing his hat-trick and securing the win for Leverkusen.
The result left Dortmund in third place in the Bundesliga standings, while Leverkusen moved up one position to take fifth. The loss also ended Dortmund's unbeaten streak of 10 matches, which had been crucial to their title aspirations.
Both teams will now look forward to their next league fixtures, with Leverkusen facing Freiburg and Dortmund hosting Bayern Munich. The outcome of these games could significantly impact their positions in the table and potentially shape the course of the rest of the season.