Reigning champions Bayer Leverkusen eased past struggling Holstein Kiel 2-0 with a goal and an assist from Amine Adli in the Bundesliga on Saturday to close the gap on leaders Bayern Munich to five points.

Bayer Leverkusen tightened their grip on second place in the Bundesliga as they cruised to a 2-0 victory at struggling Holstein Kiel on Saturday

Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen prevailed 2-0 in a one-sided clash at promoted Holstein Kiel on Saturday, while VfL Wolfsburg fought back for a 1-1 draw with lowly Bochum. Leverkusen took an early lead in the ninth minute through Patrik Schick and Amine Adli chipped the ball over the goalkeeper to add a second in the 45th.