Leverkusen extend lead to 10 points with derby win

Bayer Leverkusen tightened their grip at the top of the Bundesliga with a 2-0 victory over 10-man Cologne to pull 10 points clear of Bayern Munich.

Xabi Alonso’s side were handed the opportunity to stretch their lead over Bayern after the serial champions faltered again, only managing a 2-2 draw at Freiburg on Friday night.

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Leverkusen, who are on a German record-extending 34 games unbeaten in all competitions ran out deserved winners of a feisty Rhine derby, despite a spirited effort by the Bundesliga strugglers who played with 10 men from the 15th minute.

Jeremie Frimpong scored the opener in the 38th minute while Grimaldo locked up the points in the 73rd minute.