Bayer Leverkusen

Bayer Leverkusen

2nd in German Bundesliga
Leverkusen beat Bochum to close gap on leaders Bayern Leverkusen beat Bochum to close gap on leaders Bayern

Bayer Leverkusen battled past strugglers VfL Bochum 3-1 thanks to two second half goals on Friday to cut the gap with leaders Bayern Munich to three points.

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Can Leverkusen actually beat Bayern to the Bundesliga again? Can Leverkusen actually beat Bayern to the Bundesliga again?

Only a few weeks ago, the Bundesliga title race looked over. No longer, as Leverkusen are reeling in Bayern.

Real Madrid-linked Alonso: Nothing to decide on Leverkusen future Real Madrid-linked Alonso: Nothing to decide on Leverkusen future

In contrast to a year ago, Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso has no offers from rival clubs to prompt any immediate decisions on his future.

Which players were generating the most buzz at TransferRoom? Which players were generating the most buzz at TransferRoom?

On "The Football Reporters" podcast, Rob Dawson reveals the players clubs are most itching to sign from the TransferRoom meeting in Berlin.

Leverkusen grab last-gasp win at Stuttgart with two late goals Leverkusen grab last-gasp win at Stuttgart with two late goals

Reigning champions Bayer Leverkusen snatched a 4-3 win at VfB Stuttgart with two late goals on Sunday to snap a three-game losing run in all competitions and cut Bayern Munich's lead atop the Bundesliga to six points.

Patrik Schick scores in final minute to grab win for Leverkusen Patrik Schick scores in final minute to grab win for Leverkusen

Patrik Schick nods home a header in the final minute to win the match for Bayer Leverkusen.

Are Bayern Munich the sleeping giants in the Champions League? Are Bayern Munich the sleeping giants in the Champions League?

Gab Marcotti believes that Bayern Munich have a "pretty good draw" in the Champions League quarterfinals vs. Inter Milan.

Has Xabi Alonso's stock dipped with Leverkusen's drop off? Has Xabi Alonso's stock dipped with Leverkusen's drop off?

Ale Moreno wonders if Xabi Alonso made a mistake in sticking with Bayer Leverkusen, instead of moving to a bigger club in the summer.

Bayern striker Kane getting better with age, says Kompany Bayern striker Kane getting better with age, says Kompany

Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane earned praise from coach Vincent Kompany on Tuesday after scoring one goal and setting up another in a 2-0 victory at Bayer Leverkusen that saw them book their Champions League quarter-final spot.

Bundesliga Table

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Bayern Munich 27 +52 65
2 Bayer Leverkusen 27 +28 59
3 Eintracht Frankfu.. 27 +15 48
4 Mainz 27 +14 45
5 Borussia Moncheng.. 27 +4 43
6 RB Leipzig 27 +7 42
7 SC Freiburg 27 -3 42
8 FC Augsburg 27 -6 39
9 VfL Wolfsburg 27 +8 38
10 Borussia Dortmund 27 +6 38
11 VfB Stuttgart 27 +3 37
12 Werder Bremen 27 -10 36
13 1. FC Union Berli.. 27 -15 30
14 TSG Hoffenheim 27 -16 27
15 St. Pauli 27 -11 25
16 1. FC Heidenheim .. 27 -20 22
17 VfL Bochum 27 -27 20
18 Holstein Kiel 27 -29 17
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Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
14 Patrik Schick 17 24 0
10 Florian Wirtz 9 25 10
22 Victor Bonifac.. 8 16 1

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
10 Florian Wirtz 10 25 9
34 Granit Xhaka 7 27 2
25 Exequiel Palac.. 6 19 1