Bayer Leverkusen 2-1 Mainz (23 Feb, 2024) Game Analysis

Bayer Leverkusen beat Mainz 2-1 on Friday to move 11 points clear at the top of the league and set a new record for a Bundesliga club with their 33rd consecutive match unbeaten in all competitions.

The Bundesliga leaders took the lead through Granit

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Leverkusen had possession, but Mainz goalkeeper Robin Zentner made a series of good saves in the first half to keep the visitors in the game before letting a weak shot from Robert Andrich in the 68th slip through his hands for the hosts to regain the advantage.

Mainz were left with 10 men when Jessic Ngankam was sent off for a foul on Xhaka.

Xabi Alonso's side, who broke Bayern Munich's previous 32-match unbeaten run, now have 61 points, second-placed Bayern on 50, in action against RB Leipzig on Saturday.