Will Leverkusen finish ahead of Bayern when the music stops? Let's just say it would take a well-nigh unprecedented swing of the pendulum this late in a Bundesliga campaign along the lines of Stuttgart overtaking Schalke in 2006-07, but I've been around long enough to know that you should never say it can't happen.

The match began with Bayer 04 Leverkusen showcasing their attacking prowess. The players demonstrated impeccable coordination and fluidity, creating numerous scoring opportunities. For instance, an early chance by Florian Wirtz had the Bochum defense scrambling,

Bundesliga champion Bayer Leverkusen has beaten lowly Bochum 3-1 to keep alive its hopes of catching league leader Bayern Munich.