Bayern Munich managed to delay Bayer Leverkusen’s Bundesliga title celebrations by securing a victory over relegation-threatened Cologne. Despite needing only one point to prevent conceding the title, it was not an easy match for Bayern.
England captain Harry Kane and Mathys Tel both struck the post in a frustrating first half, but goals from Raphael Guerreiro and Thomas Muller eventually sealed the victory for Bayern. This win leaves Bayern 13 points behind Bayer Leverkusen with five games remaining in the season.
Bayer Leverkusen, under the leadership of Xabi Alonso, are on the verge of being crowned German champions for the first time. Their unbeaten streak and strong performance throughout the season have put them in a prime position to secure the title with a victory over Werder Bremen on Sunday.
Bayern’s dominance in the Bundesliga, winning 11 successive top-flight titles since 2011-12, seems to be coming to an end as Bayer Leverkusen continues to excel. Leverkusen’s remarkable season includes a German Cup final against Kaiserslautern and a strong performance in the Europa League quarter-final.
