European wrap: Bayer Leverkusen keep up heat on Bayern
Alex Grimaldo's free-kick proved the difference as champions Bayer Leverkusen kept up the pressure on Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich with a 1-0 win over Mainz on Tuesday.
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Leverkusen's Boniface could return to fitness next week, Alonso says
Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface is nearing his return to action, two months after suffering a hamstring injury, manager Xabi Alonso said ahead of Tuesday's Bundesliga home clash against Mainz 05.
Penalty King Harry Kane Sends Bayern Munich Past Moenchengladbach
A second-half penalty from Harry Kane gave Bayern Munich a 1-0 win at Borussia Moenchengladbach on Saturday, restoring their four-point lead at the top of the Bundesliga table. Defending champions Bayer Leverkusen's 3-2 win at Borussia Dortmund on Friday drew them within a point of league leaders Bayern, who went into Saturday's clash without the ill Jamal Musiala. Musiala's replacement, veteran Thomas Mueller, had an early chance midway through the first half but blasted at Gladbach goalkeeper Moritz Nicolas from point-blank range.
Boniface out, Xhaka doubtful for Leverkusen’s trip to Dortmund
Injured Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface will not return for Friday’s Borussia Dortmund clash, while Granit Xhaka is a doubt, coach Xabi Alonso said.
Leverkusen chase ‘perfection’ as Bayern hunt resumes
Defending champions Bayer Leverkusen know they will need to be close to perfect to hunt down leaders Bayern Munich as the Bundesliga returns from a three-week winter break.
Bayer Leverkusen Win 5-Goal Thriller vs Borussia Dortmund, Heat Up Bundesliga Title Race
Patrik Schick scored a first-half brace as Bayer Leverkusen won 3-2 at a flu-hit Borussia Dortmund on Friday, closing the gap to Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich to one point. Already struck by an injury crisis, illness ripped through Dortmund's defence, with centre-backs Emre Can and Nico Schlotterbeck, along with left-back Ramy Bensebaini, ruled out just hours before kick-off as the Bundesliga restarted from the winter break.
Dortmund Vs Leverkusen: Die Werkself Menang 3-2
Bayer Leverkusen berhasil membawa pulang poin penuh dari markas Borussia Dortmund. Pasukan Xabi Alonso menang 3-2.
Dortmund Vs Leverkusen: Die WerkselfMenang 3-2
Bayer Leverkusen berhasil membawa pulang poin penuh dari markas Borussia Dortmund. Pasukan Xabi Alonso menang 3-2.