Leverkusen ease past Kiel to cut Bayern's lead to 5 points

Soccer-Leverkusen ease past Kiel to cut Bayern's lead to five points
Reigning champions Bayer Leverkusen eased past struggling Holstein Kiel 2-0 with a goal and an assist from Amine Adli in the Bundesliga on Saturday to close the gap on leaders Bayern Munich to five points.
Xabi Alonso sets Bundesliga record as Leverkusen wins 2-0 to cut lead with leader Bayern
The win earned Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso a new all-time league record, his 28th consecutive away game in the league without defeat, more than any other coach in Bundesliga history.
Leverkusen's Alonso wary of Kiel after October draw
Bayer Leverkusen's dwindling hopes of defending their Bundesliga title must not be derailed again by promoted Holstein Kiel, coach Xabi Alonso said on Friday. October's 2-2 home draw with Kiel was an early blow to Leverkusen and Bayern Munich have gone on to establish an eight-point lead at the top.
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