The Wirtz hat-trick was a defining moment in the match between Bayer Leverkusen and VfL Wolfsburg, as they emerged victorious with a scoreline of 3-0.

The match began with a dramatic start, with Wolfsburg leading 1-0 after just three minutes through a goal from Christian Pulisic. However, Bayer Leverkusen quickly regained their composure and scored two goals to take the lead 2-1 before halftime.

In the second half, the match intensified as both teams continued to dominate possession. Wolfsburg's Christian Pulisic opened the scoring for Wolfsburg in the 54th minute, but Leverkusen responded immediately with goals from Lucas Digne and Marco Reus.

However, Wolfsburg's defense held strong and prevented any further attacks by Leverkusen. The team then took advantage of a mistake by Leverkusen goalkeeper Martin Schürrle, who made a save to deny Digne and Reus.

With just over ten minutes left on the clock, Leverkusen were awarded a penalty kick, which Digne converted to give Leverkusen the lead 3-1. This was a huge blow for Wolfsburg, as they had been trailing the match all throughout.

Bayer Leverkusen then added another goal to their tally in the 87th minute, this time from Lucas Digne, to seal victory. The hat-trick by Wirtz, along with the late penalty kick, was enough to secure the win for Leverkusen and move them into first place in the Bundesliga standings.

Overall, the hat-trick was a testament to the strength of the Leverkusen squad, and the resilience of their players under pressure. It is clear that Leverkusen will be looking forward to facing stronger opposition in the upcoming matches.