Bayer Leverkusen secured a crucial 2-0 victory against Olympiakos Piräus in the first leg of their Champions League playoff tie, with striker Patrik Schick scoring both goals within a remarkable two-minute and 24-second span in the second half. Despite a goalless first half where Leverkusen missed several opportunities and Olympiakos had a disallowed goal for offside, Schick's clinical finishing in the 60th and 63rd minutes, capitalizing on a defensive error by the hosts, has given the German vice-champions a significant advantage heading into the second leg on Tuesday. This win positions Leverkusen strongly for a potential return to the Champions League Round of 16, possibly setting up a rematch with Bayern Munich or a challenging encounter with FC Arsenal.