Bundesliga: Leverkusen provides the essentials and wins in Friborg

Bayer Leverkusen moved even closer to a very probable German championship title by dominating ninth-placed Freiburg (3-2) on Sunday during the 26th day of the Bundesliga.

Eight days before the end of the championship, Xabi Alonso's men are touching a historic first title and it is clear that it is difficult to imagine a contrary scenario while Bayern Munich is second ten lengths (60 points ). Because even if Friborg was not unworthy, as illustrated by the magnificent equalizing goal from Ritsu Doan following a one-two played with Lucas Höler in the 10th minute (1-1) or that of the hopeful Yannick Keitel ten minutes from time (79th), Bayer undoubtedly has too much talent. And he remains undefeated this season.

The first goal, scored in the 2nd minute, set the tone. With a hook and a nice shot, Florian Wirtz scored his 8th goal of the season and launched his team perfectly (1-0). But Christian Streich's players then made the best defense in the championship suffer, three days after qualifying for the quarter-final of the Europa League where Lerverkusen had to battle against Qarabag (3-2).

They could have been inspired by Doan's equalizer but before the break, goalkeeper Noah Atubolu made a big mistake by missing his interception and returning the ball to the feet of Adam Hlozek who did not shake in front of the goal (40th). Double scorer and saver against Qarabag on Thursday, Patrick Shick then made the break by deflecting with his left foot a cross which then hit the two posts before lodging in the goal (3-1, 53rd). Keitel's goal (3-2, 79th) did not change the situation. And after all, Bayer has never conceded more than two goals this season in all competitions.