Bayer Leverkusen run out winners versus RB Leipzig

Bayer Leverkusen defeated RB Leipzig, 2x3, on Saturday, on to matchday 18 of the 1. Bundesliga. Coming into the contest, Marco Rose's team came from a defeat, and Xabi Alonso's team came from three wins. Piero Hincapié was decisive with 1 goal.

With 7 minutes on the clock, Xavi Simons opened the scoring for RB Leipzig.

After 47 minutes, Nathan Tella struck for Bayer Leverkusen. Marco Rose's team scored their second goal of the game through Lois Openda, after 56 minutes. In the 63rd minute, Jonathan Tah struck the second goal for Xabi Alonso's team. Jonathan Tah reaching the landmark of five goals for the season. Piero Hincapié scored the winning goal in the closing stages of the game.

After the result Bayer Leverkusen are 1st in the table, with 48 points, while RB Leipzig sit 4th place, with 33 points. In relation to forthcoming league matches, Xabi Alonso's team will host Borussia M´gladbach, whilst Marco Rose's team visit Stuttgart.