Mainz 05 will be without Jonathan Burkardt when they face Union Berlin in the Bundesliga away from home on Sunday. As Die Nullfünfer announced on Friday, the striker “sustained a slight pull of the left hamstring” in Mainz's midweek 1-0 loss to Bayer Leverkusen.

Bayer Leverkusen battled past Mainz 05 with a 1-0 home victory courtesy of a superb Alex Grimaldo free kick on Tuesday to stretch their winning run to seven straight matches in the Bundesliga and close in on leaders Bayern Munich.

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Bayer LeverkusenAfter a shaky start to the season, the German champions have steadied their ship with nine wins in a row across all competitions.Xabi Alonso's men began 2025 in the manner they had

Alex Grimaldo's free kick earned Bayer Leverkusen their 10th win in a row in all competitions as they chase Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga.

Florian Wirtz is expected to return to Bayer Leverkusen’s starting line-up when they host Mainz at the BayArena on Tuesday evening. The 21-year-old was absent from the team that started in

Grimaldo’s brilliant free kick was enough for Bayer Leverkusen to beat Mainz 1-0 and stretch its winning run across all competitions to 10 games. Mainz coach Bo Henriksen was sent off in stoppage time with his second yellow card for his vociferous complaints as his team pushed for an equalizer.

A second-half goal from Alex Grimaldo sent Bayer Leverkusen to a 1-0 home win over Mainz on Tuesday, closing the gap with league leaders Bayern Munich to one point.Xabi Alonso's defending champions were dominant against an in-form Mainz but were held at bay until Grimaldo produced a stunning free-kick after 48 minutes.

Bayer Leverkusen welcomes Mainz 05 to the BayArena for what promises to be a thrilling Bundesliga encounter. Both teams have hit impressive patches of form, ensuring a match that will demand attention from start to finish.

Mainz 05 will be without Jonathan Burkardt when they face Union Berlin in the Bundesliga away from home on Sunday. As Die Nullfünfer announced on Friday, the striker “sustained a slight pull of

Champions Bayer Leverkusen battled past Mainz 05 with a 1-0 win coming courtesy of a superb Alex Grimaldo free kick on Tuesday to stretch their winning run to seven straight matches in the Bundesliga and close in on leaders Bayern Munich.

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