Title: Schick, Diaby lead Bayer Leverkusen to 2-0 win over Mainz, maintaining unbeaten run in Bundesliga this term
Bayer Leverkusen, the reigning Bundesliga champions, have maintained their unbeaten run in the Bundesliga this season after defeating Mainz 2-0 on Saturday night.
The match was played at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, and it was a thrilling encounter between two teams that had been playing well together this season. The first half saw both teams play well, but it was Leverkusen who opened the scoring with a powerful strike from Schick. The striker, who has been a regular for Leverkusen this season, scored his first goal of the season to give Leverkusen a comfortable 1-0 lead at halftime.
In the second half, Leverkusen continued their dominance as they scored another goal. After a goalless first half, Leverkusen increased their lead to 2-0 when Diaby scored from a corner kick. This goal was crucial as Leverkusen needed to keep up their momentum and secure a victory against Mainz.
Mainz's response came in the second half, but Leverkusen were able to hold on to the lead until the final whistle. With just three minutes remaining in the game, Leverkusen's goalkeeper, Jürgen Klinsmann, made a stunning save to deny Mainz's last chance to score.
The victory was a big step forward for Leverkusen as they move into the top four of the Bundesliga table. They now have a strong squad that is capable of challenging for titles this season. Leverkusen's unbeaten run in the Bundesliga continues, and they remain one of the favorites to challenge for the title this season.