Bundesliga: Leverkusen Extend Lead to 10 Points With Derby Win

• Bayer Leverkusen extends Bundesliga lead with a 2-0 win over Cologne, now 10 points ahead of Bayern Munich
• Jeremie Frimpong and Grimaldo secure victory for Leverkusen in Rhine derby, maintaining their unbeaten streak in all competitions

Bayer Leverkusen tightened their grip at the top of the Bundesliga with a 2-0 victory over 10-man Cologne, pulling 10 points clear of Bayern Munich.

Xabi Alonso’s side had the opportunity to widen their lead over Bayern after the serial champions faltered again, only managing a 2-2 draw at Freiburg on Friday night.

Leverkusen, who are on a German record-extending 34-game unbeaten streak in all competitions, emerged as deserved winners of a spirited Rhine derby, despite a valiant effort by the Bundesliga strugglers, who played with 10 men from the 15th minute.

Jeremie Frimpong scored the opener in the 38th minute, while Grimaldo sealed the victory with a goal in the 73rd minute.