On Saturday night, the Bundesliga returned with a bang as Bayer Leverkusen defeated Mainz 05 2-0 at home. The victory was a much-needed boost for the Bavarian giants, who had struggled in recent weeks.

The match got off to a rocky start for Leverkusen, with Mainz taking the lead early on through a goal from Marco Reus. However, the visitors soon found their rhythm and took control of the game. They were rewarded when Thomas Meunier headed in a corner from Christian Giebler to level things up before half-time.

In the second half, it was all Bayer Leverkusen as they continued to dominate possession and create chances. The breakthrough came when Max Kruse scored his first goal since joining the club from Hamburg, putting Leverkusen ahead for good. Schick added a second late on, sealing the win for the hosts.

This result is a major boost for Leverkusen, who have now won two of their last three matches and remain unbeaten this season. It also gives them some breathing space in the title race, with only RB Leipzig remaining as potential rivals.

Overall, it was a strong performance from Leverkusen, who showed why they are one of the top teams in Germany. Their attacking prowess and solid defensive work ensured that they were able to secure all three points against Mainz 05. With more wins in the coming weeks, they could well be in pole position for the league title come May.