Leverkusen Defeats Bochum 3-1, Tightens Bundesliga Title Race

Leverkusen's victory narrows the gap to Bayern Munich to three points, while Bochum remains in the relegation zone after a spirited performance.

Aleix Garcia, Victor Boniface, and Amine Adli scored for Leverkusen, with Felix Passlack netting Bochum's equalizer after a defensive error by Granit Xhaka.
The win brings Leverkusen within three points of league leaders Bayern Munich, intensifying the competition for the Bundesliga title.
Bochum, despite their effort, stays in the relegation zone with 20 points and faces mounting pressure to secure survival in the league.
Coach Xabi Alonso's decision to start Victor Boniface paid off, as the striker scored the decisive second goal following a pass from Piero Hincapie.
Florian Wirtz, recovering from injury, attended the match and celebrated Leverkusen's victory with his family from the stands.