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.

Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen prevailed 2-0 in a one-sided clash at promoted Holstein Kiel on Saturday, while VfL Wolfsburg fought back for a 1-1 draw with lowly Bochum. Leverkusen took an early lead in the ninth minute through Patrik Schick and Amine Adli chipped the ball over the goalkeeper to add a second in the 45th.

Bayer Leverkusen tightened their grip on second in the Bundesliga as they cruised to a victory at struggling Kiel on Saturday.

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.

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.

Nathan Tella is doubtful for Bayern Leverkusen’s away clash against Holstein Kel, according to manager, Xabi Alonso. Tella featured for 85 minutes in the Bundesliga champions 0-0 draw against Bayer Munich last weekend.

Nathan Tella is doubtful for Bayer Leverkusen's away game against Holstein Kiel on Saturday.At his pre-match press conference on Friday, head coach Xabi Alonso said a decision will be made on the