In a thrilling match at the BayArena in Leverkusen on Sunday, Bayern Munich's Bundesliga rivals, VfL Wolfsburg, were dealt a heavy blow as they fell to a 3-0 defeat by their bitter rivals, Bayer Leverkusen.
The game was dominated by Bayer Leverkusen, who started off strongly and took the lead early on through a penalty kick from Robert Lewandowski. The German striker then added a second goal shortly after the break with a well-taken shot that left Wolfsburg goalkeeper Roman Buerkner rooted to his post.
The third goal came late on when the hosts' substitute, Benjamin Pavard, scored with a stunning strike that sent the home fans into raptures. The win moves Bayer Leverkusen up to sixth place in the table, while Wolfsburg remains in eighth.
For VfL Wolfsburg, it was a disappointing day as they failed to register a single shot on target in the match. Their struggles have continued this season, and they now find themselves just three points above the relegation zone.
Overall, the match was a reminder of the strength of Bayer Leverkusen and how difficult it is for teams like VfL Wolfsburg to compete with them in the Bundesliga. It will be interesting to see how the teams fare in the remaining matches of the season, but for now, Wolfsburg will be looking forward to next week's visit of Hertha Berlin.