Bayer Leverkusen secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Mainz, with a stunning free kick from Alex Grimaldo, marking their seventh consecutive league win and keeping them second in the table.
Grimaldo's free kick showcased a high level of quality, as he curled the ball over the wall and past the Mainz goalkeeper, underlining his status as a key player for Leverkusen.
Leverkusen's impressive form includes 10 wins in a row across all competitions, with the team showing defensive strength by allowing only 0.72 expected goals against in this match.
Xabi Alonso has led Leverkusen to maintain their position as serious title contenders, remaining just one point behind league leaders Bayern Munich with a significant 38 points from 17 matches.
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