German champions Bayer Leverkusen secured a comfortable 2-0 victory over hosts Augsburg on Saturday, climbing to second place in the Bundesliga with their fourth consecutive league win.
Fresh off their midweek 1-0 triumph over Inter Milan in the Champions League, Leverkusen showcased their dominance early on. Martin Terrier opened the scoring in the 14th minute, deftly stabbing the ball home to give the visitors the lead.
While Leverkusen eased their pressure momentarily, allowing Augsburg some breathing space, they soon doubled their advantage. In the 40th minute, Florian Wirtz delivered a precise low drive, cementing their control of the match.
This victory extends Leverkusen’s impressive unbeaten away record in the Bundesliga to 24 consecutive matches, a feat surpassed only by Bayern Munich’s longer run. Under the guidance of Xabi Alonso, Leverkusen now sits on 29 points, just four behind leaders Bayern, who suffered their first league defeat of the season with a 2-1 loss at Mainz 05.
Leverkusen’s recent form, including seven consecutive wins across all competitions, sets the stage for an exciting title race in the Bundesliga. Their consistent performances have captured the attention of football enthusiasts worldwide, including fans in Asia who keenly follow the European football scene.
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