Leverkusen shortens behind Bavaria to three points for the time being

At the start of the 27th round of the German Bundesliga, Bayer Leverkusen started the targeted counter with a 3-1 against Bochum. The defending champion reduced the gap to leader Bayern Munich at least temporarily to three points. Leverkusen secured the home victory after the break through goals from Victor Boniface (60th) and Amine Adli (87th) after Bochum had achieved 1-1 in the 26th minute with vigorous help from Leverkusens Granit Xhaka.