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Leverkusen leave it late for comeback win over Hoffenheim

Bundesliga leaders Bayer Leverkusen scored twice late in the game with Robert Andrich and Patrik Schick to earn a remarkable 2-1 comeback win over Hoffenheim on Saturday and edge closer to the league title.

Leverkusen, unbeaten in 39 matches across all competitions this season, are on 73 points with seven matches left. Bayern Munich, who face Borussia Dortmund later on Saturday, are in second place on 60.

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A day after coach Xabi Alonso announced he would be staying on despite interest from major European clubs, Leverkusen fell behind when Hoffenheim's Maximilian Beier broke clear and beat keeper Lukas Hradecky from close range in the 33rd minute.