Bayer Leverkusen battled previous Mainz 2-1 on Friday to go 11 factors clear on the prime of the league and set a brand new file for a Bundesliga membership with their thirty third straight sport with out defeat throughout all competitions.
The Bundesliga leaders went in entrance with Granit Xhaka's gorgeous effort from 20 metres within the third minute however it was shortlived with Dominik Kohr's diving header simply 5 minutes later levelling issues for Mainz.
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Leverkusen had possession however Mainz keeper Robin Zentner made a string of nice first half saves to maintain the guests within the sport earlier than letting a weak Robert Andrich shot within the 68th slip by means of his arms for the hosts to reclaim the lead.
Mainz have been left with 10 males when Jessic Ngankam was despatched off for a foul on Xhaka.
Xabi Alonso's workforce, who beat Bayern Munich's earlier unbeaten run of 32 matches, at the moment are on 61 factors, with second-placed Bayern, on 50, in motion in opposition to RB Leipzig on Saturday.
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