“Bayer” Leverkusen took another step towards the title of German champion after 2:1 with “Mainz” in the 23rd stage of the Bundesliga.

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Leverkusen 2-1 Mainz, Xabi Alonso’s Bundesliga side 33 games unbeaten this season

Still unbeaten this season, Bayer Leverkusen still have three points and a commanding lead at the top of the table with 11 games to go.

The hosts started strongly, with Xhaka opening the scoring after just three minutes, but Cor equalized in the 8th minute.

Andric scored the winning goal in the 68th minute, and in the 80th minute, Xabi Alonso’s side were made easier after Ngakam was sent off.

After 23 rounds, Leverkusen is in first place in the Bundesliga standings with 61 points, 11 more than Bayern.

Bundesliga standings

1. Leverkusen – 61 points

2. Bavaria – 50 p

3. Stuttgart – 46 p

4. Dortmund – 41 p

5. RB Leipzig – 40 p

6. Frankfurt – 33 p