AP NEWS
Robert Andrich and Patrik Schick scored late for Bayer Leverkusen to beat Hoffenheim 2-1 in the Bundesliga and avoid its first defeat of the season on Saturday.
Leverkusen was heading toward the end of its German record 38-game unbeaten run in its first game since coach Xabi Alonso confirmed he’s staying at the club, when Andrich equalized in the 88th minute and Schick scored the winner in the first minute of stoppage time.
Maximilian Beier stunned the home team by scoring with Hoffenheim’s first chance in the 33rd after playing a one-two with Wout Weghorst, but Leverkusen’s relentless pressure eventually paid off.
It kept Leverkusen on course for its first ever Bundesliga title and stretched its record unbeaten run to 39 games. Leverkusen hasn’t lost since the final day of last season, 3-0 at Bochum.
Leverkusen extended its lead over Bayern Munich to 13 points before the 11-time defending champion hosts Borussia Dortmund in “der Klassiker” later.
