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Bayer Leverkusen asserted their dominance in the Bundesliga with a commanding victory over 10-man Cologne, propelling them 10 points clear at the top of the table. The win comes on the heels of defending champions Bayern Munich’s draw against Freiburg, presenting Leverkusen with an opportunity to solidify their position.
The match took a decisive turn in Leverkusen’s favor when Cologne’s Jan Thielmann received a straight red card for a foul on Granit Xhaka, leaving the home side with a numerical disadvantage. Leverkusen capitalized on the situation, with Jeremie Frimpong breaking the deadlock to put his side ahead.
As the game progressed into the second half, Leverkusen continued their onslaught, with Alex Grimaldo extending their lead with a low strike to make it 2-0. The victory further solidifies Leverkusen’s position at the top of the Bundesliga standings, maintaining their impressive unbeaten streak of 34 games across all competitions this season.
With Leverkusen now sitting comfortably on 64 points, Bayern Munich trails behind in second place with 54 points, highlighting the growing gap between the league leaders and their closest competitors.
