Tim weiner

Bayer Leverkusen: Bayer Leverkusen maintained its status as Bayern Munich's closest challenger with a 2-0 victory over bottom side Holstein Kiel in the 23rd round of Bundesliga.

Leverkusen took control from the opening whistle, dominating possession and creating threats early on through set pieces. Jonathan Tah volleyed over the bar in the fourth minute, and goalkeeper Tim Weiner was forced into action to tip a deflected header over the crossbar shortly after. Moments later, Shuto Machino cleared a header from Patrick Schick off the line in the sixth minute.

Leverkusen's persistence paid off in the ninth minute when Amine Adli provided a precise pass into the box, allowing Schick to fire past Weiner from close range. Despite their early advantage, the Werkself struggled to create clear-cut chances as the half progressed, reports Xinhua.