Bayer Leverkusen, undefeated leader of the German championship, won on the 16th day against Bochum (4-0) to end the year 2023 with a victory.
With 42 points out of 48 possible, the Werkself of Xabi Alonso and Granit Xhaka was driven by the hat-trick signed in the space of a quarter of an hour by Czech striker Patrik Schick.
Leverkusen has come closer to the honorary title of autumn champion, since it is four points ahead of Bayern Munich (38), before the last day of the first leg scheduled after the winter break on 12, 13 and January 14.
Stuttgart clings to third place
The Munich players still have to play a late match on January 24 against Union Berlin, counting for the 13th day and which could not take place on December 2 due to snowfall in Bavaria.
Behind Leverkusen and Bayern, Stuttgart recovered 3rd place with 34 points, one more than Leipzig (33) thanks to its success against Augsburg 3-0, including a goal from Serhou Guirassy, his 17th of the season.
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2023-12-21 09:27:03
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