Bayer Leverkusen secured their fourth consecutive victory in the Bundesliga, defeating Mainz 05 2-1 on Saturday night. The match was played at the RheinEnergieStadion in Leverkusen.
The game started off with both teams playing defensively, but Bayer Leverkusen began to dominate possession and create chances. In the 44th minute, the visitors took the lead through a goal from Julian Wirtz. He capitalized on a defensive error by Mainz goalkeeper Stefan Orlof to score his first goal for the club.
In the second half, Bayer Leverkusen continued to press and create more opportunities. In the 77th minute, they doubled their lead thanks to another assist from Julian Wirtz. His cross found the head of Kevin Volland, who finished it off to give Bayer Leverkusen a comfortable lead.
Mainz responded well in the final minutes of the game, but it was too little too late as Bayer Leverkusen held on for the win. The victory moves them up to third place in the table, just one point behind leaders RB Leipzig.
Julian Wirtz had a memorable evening, scoring twice and providing an assist for his teammates. He has been in excellent form this season, and his performances have helped Bayer Leverkusen secure victories against some tough opponents.
Overall, it was a great performance from Bayer Leverkusen and Julian Wirtz. They showed that they can compete with the top teams in the league, and it will be interesting to see how they perform going forward.