Bayern Munich 2 Leverkusen 1: Mats Hummels’ second-half goal helps Bundesliga champions close in on leaders Leipzig
Carlo Ancelotti's men secure the points but Borussia Dortmund suffer defeat to Eintracht Frankfurt
BAYERN MUNICH closed the gap on Bundesliga leaders RB Leipzig with a hard-fought victory on Saturday.
Carlo Ancelotti’s men are now only three points off top spot after Mats Hummels' header secured a 2-1 triumph over Bayer Leverkusen.
Thiago Alcantara reacted quickest to head home a rebound from close-range to break the deadlock after half an hour.
They were stunned four minutes later as the visitors equalised.
Hakan Calhanoglu played a one-two with Julian Brandy before finishing superbly.
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That left it up to Hummels to be the hero, with his first goal for the club sealing the game for Bayern in the 56 minutes.
After notching eight in midweek, Borussia Dortmund were blunted as they returned to domestic action.
Thomas Tuchel’s side had their title hopes severely dented as sub Haris Seferovic bagged a late winner to seal a 2-1 victory for Eintracht Frankfurt.
After goalless first half, Szabolcs Huszti scored just seconds after the restart to break the deadlock.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang looked to have earned a point for Dortmund when levelled late on.
But just two minutes later Seferovic pounced to clinch the points and fire his side into third place.