Bayer Leverkusen landed a big blow in the Bundesliga title race by beating Bayern Munich 3-0 to move five points clear at the top of the table.
Alejandro Grimaldo, the star of the show, struck the decisive goal for Leverkusen, the only unbeaten team left in Europe, shortly after half-time to double their lead following Bayern loanee Josip Stanisic’s first-half opener. Substitute Jeremie Frimpong added a third from range in stoppage-time with Manuel Neuer out of his goal.
Leverkusen’s Josip Stanisic celebrates with team-mates after scoring his side’s opening goal
Bayern boss Thomas Tuchel played a back five to match Leverkusen, although the tweak backfired, with the champions always second best at the BayArena. Harry Kane, the club’s record signing, had one of his quietest games since joining from Spurs.
Xabi Alonso’s Leverkusen, meanwhile, passed their biggest test yet as the head coach, touted as the frontrunner to succeed Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool, showed why there is so much hype around him as he moved one step closer to guiding the club to their first-ever league title.
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Josip Stanisic finds Bayern Munich napping to open the scoring for Bayer Leverkusen in their top of the table clash.
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Alex Grimaldo makes it 2-0 for Bayer Leverkusen against Bayern Munich.
What’s next?
Sunday 18th February 4:30pm
Kick off 4:30pm
Bayer Leverkusen continue their Bundesliga title challenge next Saturday as they travel to Heidenheim for a 2.30pm kick-off on February 17.
Bayern Munich now turn their attention to the Champions League with Thomas Tuchel’s side heading to Italy on Wednesday to face Lazio in the first leg of their Round of 16 tie; kick-off 8pm.
The Bavarians then return to Bundesliga action on February 18 with a trip to Bochum, live on Sky Sports; kick-off 4.30pm.
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