Bayer Leverkusen recovered from two goals down to beat 1. FC Nuremberg 5-2 and reach the last 16 of the DFB-Pokal.

Rafael Lubach gave Nuremberg the lead after 13 minutes before Sigurd Haugen doubled their advantage in the 30th minute.

Leverkusen’s response began just before half-time, when Burkina Faso international Edmond Tapsoba pulled a goal back in the 41st minute.

The defender struck again four minutes after the interval to bring the scores level and complete his decisive double.

Patrik Schick put Leverkusen ahead from the penalty spot in the 70th minute, before Jonas Hofmann added a fourth eight minutes later.

Lucas Vazquez completed the scoring in the 89th minute as the German champions secured their place in the next round.

The turnaround allowed Leverkusen to continue their DFB-Pokal campaign, while Tapsoba produced another notable display for the club with his two goals.