European football: Leverkusen go eight clear, Juve stumble and Barça get lucky | Bundesliga
Bayer Leverkusen scored as soon as in both half to battle previous hosts Heidenheim 2-1 on Saturday and open up an eight-point hole on the prime of the desk whereas additionally equalling a German report of 32 matches with out defeat throughout all competitions. The guests snatched the lead on the stroke of half-time with Jeremie Frimpong slotting in with a barely deflected effort. Florian Wirtz hit the crossbar within the 77th minute however then delivered an excellent help three minutes later for Amine Adli to stab in and make it 2-0. Heidenheim diminished the deficit within the 87th via Tim Kleindienst. Xabi Alonso’s group have but to lose a match this season – each in home and European competitions – and have equalled Bayern Munich’s report run of 32 unbeaten matches from 2020. Leverkusen are prime on 58 factors, eight forward of Bayern, who tackle VfL Bochum on Sunday. Robert Lewandowski’s penalty seven minutes into added time earned Barcelona a lucky 2-1 win at Celta Vigo in La Liga. The Polish ahead gave Barça the lead with a shot from the sting of the field simply earlier than half-time however Iago Aspas levelled within…