Reigning champions Bayer Leverkusen eased past struggling Holstein Kiel 2-0 with a goal and an assist from Amine Adli in the Bundesliga on Saturday to close the gap on leaders Bayern Munich to five points.

Bayer Leverkusen tightened their grip on second place in the Bundesliga as they cruised to a 2-0 victory at struggling Holstein Kiel on Saturday

Xabi Alonso broke the record for consecutive away matches unbeaten as a Bundesliga coach after Bayer Leverkusen's comfortable 2-0 win at Holstein Kiel.