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Leverkusen Narrow Bayern's Lead with Win Over Kiel

Bayer Leverkusen's 2-0 victory, highlighted by goals from Patrik Schick and Amine Adli, brings them within five points of Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich.

Soccer Football - Bundesliga - Holstein Kiel v Bayer Leverkusen - Holstein-Stadion, Kiel, Germany - February 22, 2025 Holstein Kiel's Marko Ivezic in action with Bayer Leverkusen's Amine Adli REUTERS/Fabian Bimmer
Goal rush: Dortmund's Guinean forward Serhou Guirassy celebrates after scoring his fourth goal

Overview

  • Leverkusen defeated last-place Holstein Kiel 2-0, with Patrik Schick and Amine Adli scoring in the first half.
  • The win marks Leverkusen's 28th consecutive away game without defeat, setting a new Bundesliga record under coach Xabi Alonso.
  • Leverkusen now trails Bayern Munich by five points, with Bayern set to host third-place Eintracht Frankfurt on Sunday.
  • Amine Adli, recently returned from a leg fracture, delivered a standout performance with a goal and an assist.
  • Leverkusen and Bayern are scheduled to face each other in the Champions League Round of 16, with the first leg on March 5.