Bayer Leverkusen closed the gap on Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich to three points with a 3-1 victory over VfL Bochum on Saturday. Leverkusen took control early, dominating possession, and were rewarded in the 20th minute when Aleix Garcia curled a stunning shot into the top corner.

Bayer Leverkusen put pressure on Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich by defeating VfL Bochum 3-1 courtesy of a second-half double, provisionally slicing the deficit at the top to three points ahead of the rest of the weekend’s action.

Goals from Aleix Garcia, Victor Boniface and Amine Adli took Bayer Leverkusen to a 3-1 home win over Bochum on Friday to cut Bayern Munich's lead at the top of the Bundesliga to three points. With three minutes remaining,