Bayer Leverkusen Defeats Bochum 3-1, Narrows Bundesliga Title Gap

Bayer Leverkusen secured a pivotal 3-1 victory against VfL Bochum, narrowing the gap to league leaders Bayern Munich to just three points. Aleix Garcia opened the scoring in the 20th minute, but Bochum equalized shortly after through Felix Passlack's rebound goal. The second half saw Leverkusen regain control, with Victor Boniface scoring in the 60th minute and Amine Adli sealing the win with a late goal in the 87th minute. Leverkusen's coach Xabi Alonso made strategic changes, opting for two forwards and replacing a defender to enhance their attacking prowess. The win is crucial for Leverkusen as they pursue the Bundesliga title, while Bochum remains in relegation danger with only 20 points. The match showcased Leverkusen's determination and tactical adjustments under pressure, highlighting their ambitions for the season ahead.