Ibrahim Maza inspires Bayer Leverkusen comeback win over Freiburg

Ibrahim Maza scored and set up the winner as Bayer Leverkusen came from behind to beat Freiburg 2-1 in the Bundesliga on Sunday, 18 October 2026.

Freiburg took the lead in the 14th minute through Derry Scherhant, but Leverkusen’s response was immediate. Five minutes later, the 20-year-old Algeria international finished to bring the scores level and put his side back in contention.

Maza remained influential after the interval, combining his technical ability with his vision to create another decisive moment. In the 76th minute, he supplied Patrik Schick, who converted to complete Leverkusen’s comeback.

The performance took Maza’s tally for the season to two goals and two assists. His latest contribution underlined his growing importance to Bayer Leverkusen’s attack and moved him closer to the statistics he recorded in the previous campaign.

Bayer Leverkusen will next face OFI Crete in the third round of the league phase of the Europa League.