Bayer Leverkusen kept pace with Bundesliga leader Bayern Munich by beating Hoffenheim 3-1 on Sunday when Victor Boniface made his long-awaited comeback. Boniface scored with his first shot at goal since his proposed move to Saudi team Al-Nassr collapsed.

Bayer Leverkusen, despite going down to 10 men saw off Hoffenheim 3-1 to maintain the six-point gap to Bayern Munich at the top of the table. The first half was a very comprehensive performance from

Leverkusen remained relentless and extended their advantage in the 51st minute. Emiliano Buendía’s powerful effort forced a save from Hoffenheim’s goalkeeper, but Patrik Schick was perfectly positioned to smash home the rebound,

Bayer Leverkusen earned a 3-1 home win over relegation-threatened Hoffenheim on Sunday to remain six points off Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich.

Ten-man Bayer Leverkusen defeated lowly Hoffenheim 3-1 to move within six points of leaders Bayern Munich who the champions will host in their next home game in a fortnight. Victor Boniface returned after some three months of injury and recent transfer speculation to open the scoring in the 15th from a left angle,

Victor Boniface was on the scoring chat as Bayer Leverkusen defeated Hoffenheim 3-1 on Sunday, narrowing the gap to six points behind Bayern

Bayer Leverkusen move onto 45 points, six behind leaders Bayern Munich after 20 matches, while Hoffenheim remain 15th, just four points above the drop zone