Bayer Leverkusen delivered a commanding display to beat FC St. Pauli 4-0, extending their defensive consistency with a sixth clean sheet of the season and underlining their growing authority in the Bundesliga.
Leverkusen took control early and never relinquished it, setting the tone inside the opening quarter of an hour. Jarell Quansah broke the deadlock in the 13th minute, giving the hosts a deserved lead after sustained pressure.
The advantage was quickly doubled when Patrik Schick finished a move created by Lucas Vázquez, leaving St. Pauli chasing the game before half-time.
The visitors struggled to recover momentum after the interval, while Leverkusen continued to dictate tempo and territory.
Their third goal arrived through Edmond Tapsoba, whose contribution further tilted the contest beyond doubt.
Ernest Poku added the fourth in the 78th minute, capping a performance defined by precision, defensive discipline and clinical finishing.
Beyond the scoreline, the match reinforced Leverkusen’s defensive resilience. Recording another clean sheet highlighted the structure and organisation that has become a hallmark of their campaign.
St. Pauli, meanwhile, found few openings against a well-drilled back line that limited chances and controlled transitions.
Tapsoba’s goal also served as another marker in what has been an outstanding individual season.
With four goals and two assists, he has now been directly involved in six goals during the current campaign.
That output places him as the most effective central defender across Europe’s top five leagues in 2025/26, underlining both his defensive reliability and attacking influence.
Leverkusen’s latest victory strengthens the impression of a side operating with confidence and balance.
From their early attacking efficiency to their composure in protecting the lead, the performance reflected a team comfortable in its identity and execution.
For St. Pauli, the defeat exposed the challenge of matching an opponent capable of controlling both ends of the pitch.
