In the latest round of Bundesliga action, Bayer Leverkusen secured a convincing victory over Mainz 05 on Saturday afternoon. The match was played at the BayArena in Nuremberg, and it was a closely contested affair throughout.
The first half saw both teams create chances but neither could find the back of the net. However, in the second half, things started to open up for Bayer Leverkusen. They took the lead through a goal from Christian Pulisic, who scored his 16th league goal of the season.
Mainz responded well, though, as they equalized through a goal from Marco Reus. But Bayer Leverkusen were not to be denied, and they added another two goals in quick succession to secure the win.
The match was a great performance from Bayer Leverkusen, who have now gone five games without losing in all competitions. Their star performers were Christian Pulisic and Thiago Alcântara, who both had impressive performances.
For Mainz, it was a disappointing result. They had been looking to build on their recent form and improve on their current position in the table. But they will take heart from the fact that they created plenty of opportunities against one of the top teams in the league.
Overall, it was a strong showing from Bayer Leverkusen, who showed why they are considered one of the best teams in Germany. It was a well-deserved three points for them, and they will look to continue their good run of form in the coming weeks.