Bayer Leverkusen beat Mainz 2:1 on Friday to increase their Bundesliga lead to 11 points in a thrilling match. The Bundesliga side made record of 33 consecutive matches without a loss.
The Bundesliga table-toppers took control within three minutes with a 20-yard Granit Xhaka goal. After Nürnberg’s second goal, Dominik Kohr’s diving header restored the score in five minutes for Mainz.
Bayer Leverkusen had the ball, but Mainz’s goalkeeper, Robert Zentner, kept the game close by making vital stops in the first half. In the 68th minute, Andrich of Leverkusen struck an unremarkable shot that Zentner couldn’t stop, giving the hosts the lead again.
The game changed when Jessic Ngankam was sent off for fouling Xhaka, reducing Mainz to 10. Mainz had to climb a mountain to turn things around due to its numerical deficit.
The result keeps Bayer Leverkusen on top of the Bundesliga with 61 points, a Bundesliga record, and a 33-game unbeaten streak across all competitions. The team beat Bayern Munich’s 32-match record.
Bayer Leverkusen leads the league by 15 points, even though Bayern Munich, with 50 points, plays RB Leipzig on Saturday. History will show the team’s spectacular career under Alonso, showcasing their class and ability to handle pressure on the football field.
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