Leverkusen extends top spot lead in Bundesliga with a thrilling 3-0 victory over Bayern

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Bayer Leverkusen continued their impressive form in the Bundesliga title race, securing a commanding 3-0 victory over Bayern Munich.

The triumph propelled Xabi Alonso's team five points ahead of their rivals, with Josip Stanišić, on loan from Bayern, initiating the scoring against his parent club. Álex Grimaldo doubled the lead just after half-time, and Jeremie Frimpong sealed the win with an added-time goal into an empty net, capitalizing on Bayern's Manuel Neuer being upfield after a corner.

 Leverkusen outshines Bayern in 3-0 thriller to extend top spot lead Xabi Alonso’s Bayer Leverkusen thrash Bayern Munich 3-0 – Getty image

Leverkusen maintained control throughout the match, showcasing their dominance and could have added more goals to their tally. This victory places them in a formidable position to secure their first-ever Bundesliga title, having maintained an unbeaten streak of over 30 games under manager Alonso.