Bayer Leverkusen beat Freiburg to continue march towards the Bundesliga title
Bayer Leverkusen continued their march towards the Bundesliga title as they edged to victory at Freiburg to restore their 10-point lead at the top.
Xabi Alonso’s side remain unbeaten in the league this season and ran out 3-2 winners on Sunday afternoon.
Leverkusen remain on course to end Bayern Munich’s run of 11 successive titles after efforts from Adam Hlozek and Patrik Schick saw them build a two-goal lead after Ritsu Doan had pulled the hosts level following Florian Wirtz’s early opener.
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Yannik Keitel pulled another back for Freiburg but Leverkusen saw out the closing stages to win their 22nd league game of the campaign.
Borussia Dortmund came from behind to beat Eintracht Frankfurt 3-1 after their former player Mario Gotze had given the visitors the lead.
Karim Adeyemi equalised before half-time and Mats Hummels gave Dortmund the lead late on, with a stoppage-time Emre Can penalty securing the points.
Runaway Serie A leaders Inter Milan were held to a 1-1 draw by reigning champions Napoli.
Inter have lost just once in the league this season and appeared on course for another win as Matteo Darmian struck just before half-time.
Matteo Darmian celebrates opening the scoring as Inter Milan drew with Napoli
Napoli’s title defence has been non-existent but they rallied for a point at San Siro as Juan Jesus levelled with nine minutes left on the clock.
The draw means Inter’s lead at the summit sits at 14 points, with nearest rivals AC Milan cutting the deficit following a 3-1 victory at Verona.
Theo Hernandez, Christian Pulisic and Samuel Chukwueze were on target for the visitors, who never looked
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