Bayer Leverkusen has beaten 1. FC Köln 2-0 in their latest Bundesliga match. The victory was achieved thanks to two goals from Thomas Wirtz and Granit Xhaka.
The first goal came in the 76th minute when Wirtz found the back of the net with a powerful shot from outside the box. The second goal came just four minutes later as Xhaka scored from close range after receiving a pass from Julian Weigl.
The victory means that Bayer Leverkusen has moved up to fifth place in the league table, just one point behind fourth-placed RB Leipzig. It also keeps alive their hopes of qualifying for the UEFA Champions League next season.
In contrast, 1. FC Köln have dropped to seventh place in the league table following their defeat. They will now be hoping to bounce back in their next match against Mainz.
Overall, it was a solid performance from Bayer Leverkusen on Saturday, who showed great composure and skill throughout the game. The victory is a welcome boost for the team ahead of the final stretch of the season.