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.

Patrik Schick scored a brace in a furious start as champions Bayer Leverkusen returned out of the Bundesliga winter break with a 3-2 victory at heavily depleted Borussia Dortmund on Friday to mount the pressure on leaders Bayern Munich.

Bayer Leverkusen bolstered its Bundesliga title defense with a 3-2 victory over Borussia Dortmund. Despite Dortmund's significant player absences, Leverkusen excelled with early goals and strategic plays,

Bayer Leverkusen secures a 3-2 victory over Borussia Dortmund, handing them their first home defeat of the season.

Bayer Leverkusen and Borussia Dortmund delivered a great game as the Bundesliga returned with a bang after the winter break with the visitors beating an injury-hit Dortmund 3-2.The Bundesliga was