Bayer Leverkusen prevented a fourth successive defeat because the German champions got here from 3-1 right down to beat VfB Stuttgart 4-3 on Sunday night.
The win noticed Leverkusen shut the hole on Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich to 6 factors, that means there’s nonetheless a lot to play for with eight video games remaining.
“To have that nice feeling once more after these ten days – that was vital for all of us,” mentioned Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso after the sport.
As for the title race, he mentioned all Leverkusen can do is attempt to win their remaining video games.
“Lots can occur. Now we have to win recreation by recreation. It is out of our fingers.”
Leverkusen midfielder Robert Andrich additionally made it clear that Leverkusen haven’t given up on overtaking Bayern on the high of the desk.
“We simply wish to hold them on their toes till the tip,” he mentioned.