Bayer Leverkusen Beat Union Berlin 1-0 to Edge Closer to First Bundesliga Title

Berlin, Bayer Leverkusen moved closer to winning their first Bundesliga title after beating Union Berlin 1-0 on Saturday, while Bayern Munich lost 3-2 to Heidenheim. Florian Wirtz's penalty gave Xabi Alonso's side a ninth successive win to stretch their lead over Bayern Munich to 16 points with six games remaining. Xabi Alonso's team, who have not lost in 41 matches across all competitions this season, can clinch their maiden Bundesliga title and first trophy in 31 years with a victory at home against Werder Bremen next week. They are also set to break an 11-season stranglehold on the league by Bayern Munich, who have won every Bundesliga title since 2013. Leverkusen are now on 76 points with six games left and second-placed Bayern anchored on 60 following a shock 3-2 defeat at Heidenheim, their second league loss in a row. Source: Qatar News Agency