Bayer 04 Leverkusen overcame a spirited FC St. Pauli side 2-1 at the Millerntor-Stadion on September 27, 2025. The visitors needed a second-half comeback to secure the three points against the tenacious newly-promoted team. St. Pauli, backed by a fervent home crowd, took a surprise lead in the first half and defended it doggedly. However, Leverkusen's quality told after the interval as they scored two goals in a ten-minute spell to complete the turnaround. The match result allowed Leverkusen to keep pressure on the league leaders, while St. Pauli could take heart from a performance full of fight.